EC&I Engineer

EC&I Engineer | Siemens TIA Portal | Automation & Special Purpose Machinery Location: Mirfield, West Yorkshire Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 + Benefits Are you an EC&I Engineer with strong Siemens TIA Portal experience looking to work on bespoke automation projects within a highly regulated and technically challenging environment? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering and manufacturing business that designs and delivers specialist automated equipment for customers operating within pharmaceutical, healthcare, research and high-tech industrial sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team, working on projects from concept through to commissioning support while remaining primarily office-based. The Role As an EC&I Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, development and testing of electrical control systems and PLC software for a range of bespoke machinery and automated systems. Working closely with mechanical, electrical and project engineering teams, you'll play a key role in delivering innovative solutions for customers across the UK and internationally. Key Responsibilities • Develop PLC software primarily using Siemens TIA Portal • Support projects involving Allen Bradley PLC platforms where required • Design and develop electrical control systems and automation solutions • Produce functional design specifications and technical documentation • Configure HMI systems and operator interfaces • Support electrical design reviews and system integration activities • Carry out software testing, simulation and validation activities • Provide technical support throughout project delivery and factory testing • Work closely with project managers, design engineers and production teams Requirements • Previous experience as an EC&I Engineer, Automation Engineer, Controls Engineer or PLC Software Engineer • Strong Siemens TIA Portal programming experience • Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs would be advantageous • Knowledge of electrical control systems, instrumentation and industrial automation • Experience producing technical documentation and design specifications • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities • Excellent communication and teamwork skills Desirable • Experience within pharmaceutical, life sciences, manufacturing, process industries or special purpose machinery • HMI and SCADA development experience • Understanding of industrial communication networks and protocols • HNC, HND or Degree in Electrical, Control Systems or Automation Engineering What's on Offer? • £45,000 - £55,000 basic salary • Office-based engineering role with minimal travel requirements • Opportunity to work on innovative bespoke machinery and automation projects • Stable and growing business with a strong order book • Ongoing training and professional development • Long-term career progression opportunities If you're an EC&I Engineer looking for a technically varied role where you can develop automation solutions using Siemens TIA Portal and work on complex engineering projects from concept through to delivery, we'd love to hear from you