Are you an experienced Automation Engineer with a passion for delivering innovative automation solutions across a manufacturing environment?
Müller Careers
When you talk to anyone at Müller, you’ll quickly discover that what really sets us apart is our people.
At Müller Milk & Ingredients, we're investing significantly in the future of our operations through an ambitious programme of automation, digitalisation and continuous improvement.
As our Automation Development Engineer, you'll play a key role in shaping the future of automation across our manufacturing sites, supporting major investment projects, developing technical standards and providing specialist expertise across the business.
You'll gain exposure to:
Delivering automation projects from concept through to commissioning across multiple manufacturing sites
Supporting major capital investment and digital transformation programmes
Acting as the automation subject matter expert for engineering projects and supplier engagement
Developing and maintaining automation standards across Müller operations
Supporting site teams with automation development, continuous improvement and obsolescence planning
Coaching and developing Automation Support Engineers across the business
What you'll bring:
Proven experience delivering automation and control systems projects within FMCG, food, beverage, dairy or manufacturing environments
Strong knowledge of Siemens PLCs (TIA Portal), SCADA systems and industrial communication networks
Experience with automation project delivery, commissioning, FATs and SATs
Understanding of OT architecture and industrial control systems
Ability to interpret P&IDs, control philosophies and technical specifications
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience working alongside suppliers, contractors and engineering teams
A passion for continuous improvement, innovation and engineering excellence
Full UK Driving Licence
Behaviours you live by
We're looking for someone who is concerned with the how as much as the what. You'll embrace our Müller behaviours and bring them to life every day:
Be Bold
Own It
We Care
One Team
No Hard Graft Goes Unnoticed:
Annual bonus opportunity (up to 10%)
Company car or car allowance
Private medical cover
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme with company contributions
Life assurance
Müller Rewards discount platform offering savings across shopping, travel, leisure and more
Free onsite parking
Career development and progression opportunities
Pour in the Passion. Love the Result.
If you're looking for a high-impact engineering opportunity where you can influence automation strategy, support major investment programmes and help shape the future of manufacturing automation at Müller, we'd love to hear from you. Whether you're already operating in a senior automation role or looking for your next challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity to take your career to the next level.
