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Location: Wrexham
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time, Mon-Friday
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (depending on experience)

Join a forward-thinking manufacturing organisation that is actively digitising its production processes through cutting-edge automation.

Our client is expanding its Automation Team, you will play a key role in designing and delivering bespoke automated equipment and production lines. Working with leading suppliers, the team incorporates advanced technologies including industrial robots, collaborative robots (cobots), 3D printing, SCADA, HMI, MES, and full IT/OT convergence.

THE ROLE

Design, develop, configure, and deploy SCADA, HMI, and MES systems
Develop automation scripts and logic for PLCs and industrial controllers
Build custom OT applications using C# and modern web-based languages/frameworks for seamless integration and data handling
Install, test, commission, and validate OT applications on live production lines (UK and overseas)
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise existing OT and automation systems
Apply updates, patches, and security enhancements to maintain reliability and compliance with cybersecurity standards
Drive IT/OT convergence by integrating operational systems with enterprise IT platforms for advanced data analytics and reporting
Provide expert technical support and rapid resolution of system issues
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for all applications and integrations YOU

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline
Proven experience in SCADA configuration and industrial communication protocols (e.g., Modbus, OPC UA, Ethernet/IP)
Strong proficiency in C# for application development and system integration
Solid knowledge of databases and data handling in an industrial context
Experience with PLC programming, automation scripting, and OT system commissioning (desirable)
Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work under pressure across multiple projects and tight deadlines
This is an outstanding opportunity to work on innovative Industry 4.0 projects, shape the future of smart manufacturing, and develop your career within a supportive and technology-driven environment.

If you have expertise in OT applications, SCADA/HMI/MES, PLC integration, or industrial automation, we want to hear from you

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