Lead Engineer

Schneider Electric; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automation is seeking a Lead Engineer to join their Process Automation Delivery team in Coventry. You will lead SCADA projects from design to commissioning and engage closely with sales teams. The ideal candidate should have experience in SCADA systems and project delivery, with a strong emphasis on mentoring junior engineers and working across various sectors.

Benefits

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme

28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays

Pension Scheme

Employee Share Ownership Programme

Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options

Gym Flex

Qualifications

• Proven SCADA/control-system engineering experience required.
• Degree or HNC/HND in engineering preferred.
• Tech-savvy: cloud, networks, cyber-security desired.

Responsibilities

• Own the full SCADA project lifecycle: design, implement, commission.
• Lead GeoSCADA/other SCADA tech, telemetry & digital communications.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.

Skills

SCADA/control-system engineering experience

GeoSCADA

telemetry

communication skills

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in engineering

Tools

cloud technologies

networks

cyber-security

Job description

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Lead SCADA & Automation Engineer - Coventry (Hybrid)

Join our UK Process Automation Delivery team to lead SCADA projects from design through to commissioning. You’ll guide GeoSCADA and control‑system rollouts, mentor junior engineers, and work closely with sales and delivery teams. You’ll play a key part across project phases and sectors.

What you’ll do:
• Own full SCADA project lifecycle: design, implement, commission.
• Lead GeoSCADA/other SCADA tech, telemetry & digital comms.
• Mentor and support junior engineers.
• Engage with sales/tender teams for technical proposals.
• Travel to UK customer sites (10-20%, occasional overseas).

What you need:
• Proven SCADA/control‑system engineering experience.
• Skilled in GeoSCADA (ClearSCADA), telemetry, communications.
• Comfortable with full project delivery.
• Tech-savvy: cloud, networks, cyber‑security, AVEVA PI beneficial.
• Degree or HNC/HND in engineering is preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both technical and client-facing.

What we offer you:
Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.

“We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who consider themselves living with a disability.”

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Customer Service

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing

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