Automation Engineer
Envisage Recruitment Limited • Northampton, Northamptonshire • Posted July 09, 2026
Position Overview
Role - Automation Engineer
Salary - £55k - £65k
Area – Northampton
Benefits
• Retention bonus up to £1000
• 4x Life Assurance• Company sick pay scheme
• Pension• 23 days holiday + bank holidays• Free hot drinks
• Retail discounts
• Medicash health plan
Position Summary
The Automation Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting automation solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, safety, and cost performance. This role will work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to integrate new automation systems, optimize existing equipment, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and implement automation systems (robotics, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, vision systems, etc.) to support manufacturing operations.
* Provide hands-on troubleshooting, programming, and maintenance support for automated equipm...
Salary - £55k - £65k
Area – Northampton
Benefits
• Retention bonus up to £1000
• 4x Life Assurance• Company sick pay scheme
• Pension• 23 days holiday + bank holidays• Free hot drinks
• Retail discounts
• Medicash health plan
Position Summary
The Automation Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting automation solutions to improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, safety, and cost performance. This role will work closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to integrate new automation systems, optimize existing equipment, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
* Design, develop, and implement automation systems (robotics, PLCs, HMIs, sensors, vision systems, etc.) to support manufacturing operations.
* Provide hands-on troubleshooting, programming, and maintenance support for automated equipm...