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Posted 29 July, 2026

Automation Engineer

Morson Edge
Eccleston, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Automation EngineerLocation: BroughtonRates: Up to £37.00 per hour Umbrella / Up to £27.66 per hour PAYEDuration: 6 months with potential extensionPattern: 35 hours per weekResponsible for:The deployment and support of automated machinery for the assembly of aircraft wing structures and sub-assemblies.Assembly processes include drilling, fastening, routering and milling processes.The scope of automated assembly machinery ranges from large Cartesian machines, industrial robots and CNC milling machines to lightweight solutions and collaborative robots (cobots).Core activities include:Defining new machinery.Developing new automated assembly processes.Project management.Providing technical support and advice to existing machinery and cutter/drill/router use.Skill Requirement:Degree level qualification (or equivalent experience) in Engineering.Experience in the fields of automation and/or robotics.Knowledge of the production processes used in Broughton. Knowledge of REACH legislation.Project Management.Proficient digital and data analysis skills.Experience with statistical or data analysis software tools e.g., Minitab, Skywise.Problem solving (including PPS).Good communication and stakeholder management skills.TPBN1_UKTJ