Senior Engineer II, Process Automation and IT

Schneider Electric; Leeds; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & wellbeing support

Gym Flex

CareerHub access

Employee share ownership

Discounts

Learning portal

Job summary

Schneider Electric UK is seeking a Senior Engineer II – Process Automation & IT to lead automation initiatives and digital transformation across manufacturing operations. You will design, implement, and support advanced automation and IT solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance efficiency and performance.

The role emphasizes Industry 4.0 deployment, data-driven process optimization, and mentorship for engineers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial automation, manufacturing systems, or industrial IT.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, HMI, MC tester, industrial networks, databases, and system integration.
• Experience leading technical projects and implementing operational improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and digitalization projects from concept to implementation.
• Develop and maintain process control, monitoring, and reporting systems.
• Optimize manufacturing processes through data-driven and automated solutions.

Skills

Industrial automation

PLC SCADA HMI

Project management

Data analysis

Digital transformation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PLC systems

SCADA

HMI

Database systems

Industrial networks

Job description

Mission:

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer II – Process Automation & IT to lead automation and digitalization initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, productivity, and business performance.

In this role, you will design, implement, and support advanced automation and IT solutions across manufacturing and operational environments. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will drive continuous improvement, Industry 4.0 initiatives, and the deployment of innovative technologies that support our digital transformation journey.

Responsibilities:

• Lead automation and digitalization projects from concept to implementation.
• Develop and maintain process control, monitoring, and reporting systems.
• Optimize manufacturing processes through data-driven and automated solutions.
• Support the integration of PLCs, SCADA, MES, databases, and enterprise systems.
• Design and implement machine vision, automated inspection, robotics, and test automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation and IT-related issues.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance teams to improve performance.
• Support Value Stream Mapping (VSM), process standardization, and workflow optimization activities.
• Analyze manufacturing processes, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to improve efficiency, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians.

Skills & Attributes:

• Proven experience in industrial automation, manufacturing systems, or industrial IT.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, HMI, MC tester, industrial networks, databases, and system integration.
• Experience leading technical projects and implementing operational improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Differential in leading factory digitalization and automation projects.
• Passion for innovation and digital transformation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong technical expertise combined with a practical, results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational excellence.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.

What we offer you:

• Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme
• 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Share Ownership Programme
• Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options
• Gym Flex
• CareerHub (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.”

For this UK based position, the expected pay range is GBP 57,600 - GBP 86,400 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United Kingdom. Our pay ranges are determined by the local market.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.

At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here.

Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.