Lead Automation & Controls Engineer: PLC, Robotics & Vision

Safran; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent Pension and bonus scheme

33 Days Holiday (including bankhols)

Dental and BUPA cover

Onsite subsidised canteen

Training and mobility opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Safran is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to join the Industrialisation team and drive next-gen automated manufacturing solutions. You will lead automation projects, develop equipment, and program PLCs, HMIs, robotics and machine-vision systems across manufacturing lines.

You will support commissioning, fault finding and continuous improvement, creating documentation and training teams. A fast-paced, collaborative role in London is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in Automation, Controls, Robotics, Industrialisation or Manufacturing Engineering.
• PLC programming and integration experience (Siemens, Allen Bradley or similar).
• Knowledge of industrial networks, machine safety and pneumatic systems.
• Experience with robotics, machine vision and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• CAD experience (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, CATIA, NX or similar).

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and controls projects from concept through to implementation.
• Develop and improve automated manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Program and integrate PLCs, HMIs, robotics and machine vision systems.
• Support equipment commissioning, fault finding and continuous improvement activities.
• Create technical documentation, schematics, and process controls.
• Train maintenance and production teams on automated equipment.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver automation solutions.

Skills

Automation

Controls

Robotics

Industrialisation

Manufacturing Engineering

PLC programming

Industrial networks

Machine safety

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

NX

Job description

Safran is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to join the Industrialisation team and drive next-gen automated manufacturing solutions. You will lead automation projects, develop equipment, and program PLCs, HMIs, robotics and machine-vision systems across manufacturing lines.

You will support commissioning, fault finding and continuous improvement, creating documentation and training teams. A fast-paced, collaborative role in London is expected.