Senior Automation & Developer Engineer

Futura Design Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Automation & Developer Engineer to enhance their processes through automation. The successful candidate will create programming solutions to facilitate efficiency in the Virtual Build Factory team, working closely with development engineers and analysts. Essential skills include proficiency in various programming languages and a solid understanding of CAD software. The role offers a contract until March 2026, with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Proficient in multiple programming languages including Python, VB, Java.
• Strong understanding of CAD software and experience with MS Excel.
• Education in relevant engineering disciplines such as Electrical or Mechanical.

Responsibilities

• Develop code to automate processes and improve efficiency.
• Provide new process training material and support methods reviews.
• Create user guides for the CAE team.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in VB

Proficiency in Java

Proficiency in Simulink

Proficiency in Matlab

Good understanding of CAD software 3DX CATIA

Good understanding of MS Excel

Communication skills

Education

Programming

Electrical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

AI

Software Engineering

Job description

Our OEM Client based in Whitley, Coventry, is searching for a Senior Automation & Developer Engineer to join their team, Inside IR35. This is a contract position until 31st March 2026.

Umbrella Pay Rate: £33.64 per hour.

Our client has recently restructured the Propulsion CAE team in particular the Virtual Build Factory team. The area is currently inventing and developing its processes to improve speed & quality.

The successful candidate will be required to detect opportunities and develop the code to automate its process to unleash the efficiency required from the team.

The role is multidisciplinary as it involves working on-cycle and off-cycle programmes primarily developing the code but working closely with Development engineers, analysts and model builders.

The individual will be responsible for the following:

• Determine the automation and optimisation requirements, develop code, metrics and targets.
• Code/program to convert the manual effort into automation
• Develop programming code to automate all manual processes to reduce time and improve quality.
• Support methods reviews as appropriate contributing ideas.
• Develop and deliver new process training material.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.
• Creation of user guides and manuals to the train CAE team members.

Essential Skills Required:

• Proficiency in programming language Python, VB, Java, Simulink, Matlab etc.
• Good understanding of CAD software 3DX CATIA MS Excel.
• Ability to adapt / understand new technology areas Communication skills.

Desirable Skills:

• Understanding of propulsion systems
• Understanding of materials and material properties
• Awareness of EDU, Batteries, HV charging system, Electrical, Mechanical Machine learning AI etc.

Education Required:

• Programming, Electrical, Mechanical, AI, Software.