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Graduate Process Engineer

Senior/Principal Process Engineer

Graduate Automation & Control Engineer

Bishop's Stortford, Herts

Full-time | Permanent | Graduate Entry Level

Salary Guide £28,000 - £30,000 PA

Recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering solutions provider in the advanced manufacturing and process engineering industries

Kickstart your engineering career with a company at the forefront of automation and process innovation. We're looking for a motivated graduate to join a specialist engineering team delivering cutting-edge control systems for the advanced manufacturing and process engineering industries.

What You'll Do

Design and develop automated control systems (hardware & software)
Support PLC programming, testing, and system integration
Select and configure instrumentation (sensors, actuators, controllers)
Collaborate with engineers and clients to deliver high-quality solutions
Produce technical documentation and support project delivery

What You'll Need

Degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering (or related field)
Understanding of control theory, instrumentation, and automation
Familiarity with PLC platforms (e.g., Siemens, Rockwell)
Ability to read technical drawings (P&IDs, schematics)
Strong communication and problem-solving skills

What's on Offer

Structured graduate development and mentoring
Exposure to high-impact projects
Competitive salary and benefits
Supportive, innovative work environment
Opportunities for professional growth

Interested? Apply now by sending your CV and cover letter

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HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer

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