Automation Engineer - DP

Position: Automation Engineer 
Job ID: 2177/11
Location: Home Based (UK)
Rate/Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 Plus Fantastic Overtime Opportunities ££££££
Benefits: great Company benefits and fantastic overtime opportunities 
Type: Permanent - Full Time 

HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors – visit: www.hsbtechnical.com for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.

The below job description will outline this position of: Automation Engineer 

Typically, this person will be based from home but travel nationally and internationally to vessels - This person will diagnose and resolve configuration issues and potential software problems connected to DP systems on large vessels. Due to the nature of work, and value of these assets, this person will come from an OEM background. This person will should have 3+ years of experience and have experience working in a high-pressure, solo environment.

HSB Technical’s client is an established and well-regarded business entity.

Duties and responsibilities of the Automation Engineer:

  • You will: be based from home (anywhere n the UK) and mobilise on reactive and planned works which will take you to a vessel needing assistance nationally or internationally   
  • Be experienced in DP systems on large vessels covering the diagnostics and the resolution of configuration issues and potential software problems 
  • You must be able to work at points in a high pressure and solo environment talking to and working with all level ranks on board - great customer service is a must  
  • Strong report writing and communication to various departments within this global business   

Qualifications and requirements for the Automation Engineer:

  • Minimum of 3 years in a similar environment 
  • Driving Licence 
  • Ability to Travel Globally    

This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.

Reference

2177/11

Sector

Power & Propulsion

Salary

£45,000 to £50,000 Per Annum

Benefits

Great Benefits and Fantastic Overtime Opportunities Involved With This Business

Town/City

Newcastle

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

23/12/2025

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