Senior Automation & Controls Engineer

Safran; Ivinghoe Aston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent Pension and bonus scheme

33 Days Holiday (including bank HOL)

Dental and BUPA cover

Workplace nursery scheme

Job summary

Safran in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to lead automation projects from concept through deployment. You will develop and improve automated manufacturing equipment and processes, while collaborating with suppliers and internal teams to deliver cutting-edge automation solutions.

The role emphasizes translating designs into robust controls and documentation, training maintenance and production staff, and driving continuous improvement in a fast-paced industrial

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.
• Create technical documentation, schematics and process controls.
• Train maintenance and production teams on automated equipment.
• Support equipment commissioning, fault finding and continuous improvement activities.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver automation solutions.

Skills

Automation

Controls

Robotics

Machine vision

PLC programming

Siemens

Allen Bradley

Industrial networks

Machine safety

Pneumatic systems

CAD

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

NX

Job description

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 Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including: Competitive salary Excellent Pension and bonus scheme 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays) Dental and BUPA cover Workplace nursery scheme Midday finish on Fridays Enhanced family friendly policies Wellbeing programme Employee assistance programme including health and finance Onsite subsidised canteen We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities 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) We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger. We know that a fulfilling work
environment is a key driver for innovative ideas and team success. Get involved: We also have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs. TPBN1_UKTJ
Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision. Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. It is a key player in the equipment electrification & in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. Mastering the on-board energy system, the company designs and provides modular, innovative and optimised architectures and solutions. We're looking for a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to join our Industrialisation team and help drive the next generation of automated manufacturing solutions. The role: Lead automation and controls projects from concept through to implementation Develop and improve automated manufacturing equipment and