Senior Automation & Controls Engineer

Safran UK; Tring; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Excellent Pension and bonus scheme

33 Days Holiday (including bank/public

Dental and BUPA cover

Workplace nursery scheme

Midday finish on Fridays

Enhanced family friendly policies

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Onsite subsidised canteen

Job summary

Safran UK is seeking a Senior Automation & Controls Engineer to join our Industrialisation team and help drive the next generation of automated manufacturing solutions. You will lead automation projects from concept through to implementation and program PLCs, HMIs, robotics, and machine vision systems, while collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

You will develop and improve automated equipment, document processes, and train maintenance and production teams.

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

Problem solving

CAD

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

CATIA

NX

Job description

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 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:

Benefits

• 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

Required Experience

• 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 know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

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.

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