Senior Controls & Automation Engineer

Job Description

Salary up to £52,000 depending on experience

At Renishaw, we develop world-leading precision measurement, motion control and healthcare technologies that support industries ranging from aerospace and automotive to electronics and medical devices. As part of our continued investment in advanced manufacturing and automation, we are seeking a talented Controls & Automation Engineer to join our engineering team.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative manufacturing equipment and automation projects, taking ownership of control system design, software development, machine integration and commissioning activities across a diverse range of applications.

Responsibilities

As a Controls & Automation Engineer, you will design, develop and support control systems for production machinery and automated equipment. Working within a multidisciplinary engineering environment, you will be involved throughout the full project lifecycle, from concept and design through to commissioning and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Designing and developing PLC and HMI control systems for automated machinery.
• Programming, testing and commissioning control software.
• Integrating robotics, motion control systems, drives and industrial communication networks.
• Supporting machine safety assessments and implementing safe control system solutions.
• Producing technical documentation, specifications and commissioning reports.
• Supporting factory acceptance testing, installation and commissioning activities.
• Troubleshooting and improving existing manufacturing equipment to enhance performance, reliability and productivity.
• Collaborating with mechanical, electrical, software and manufacturing engineers to deliver innovative engineering solutions.
• Providing technical guidance and support to colleagues and stakeholders where required.

Key requirements

• A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Electrical, Control Systems, Automation, Mechatronics or a related engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in industrial automation, controls engineering and machine commissioning.
• Experience programming PLC-based control systems and developing HMI applications.
• Knowledge of industrial networks, motion control systems and variable speed drives.
• The ability to interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
• Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Desirable requirements

It would be advantageous if you have experience with:

• Industrial robotics and automation integration.
• Machine safety and functional safety standards.
• Vision inspection systems.
• Industry 4.0 and connected manufacturing technologies.
• Manufacturing environments such as precision engineering, automotive, pharmaceutical or packaging industries.
  

Person specification

You will be a highly organised and proactive engineer with excellent problem-solving and fault-finding abilities, capable of communicating effectively with a wide range of stakeholders. Comfortable leading technical discussions and influencing project outcomes, you will combine strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. The successful candidate will be equally confident working independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team and will be willing to travel occasionally to support commissioning, installation, and project activities.

Why Renishaw?

Renishaw is a global engineering technology group renowned for innovation, quality and precision. Our people are trusted to take ownership, develop new ideas and contribute to technologies that make a real difference across the world. If you are passionate about automation engineering and enjoy solving complex technical challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. ( not available at all sites).

We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join Renishaw Health Trust (Aviva) and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

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At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.

If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 490384 or recruitment@renishaw.com.

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Employment Type:

Permanent

Time Type:

Full time

Requisition Number:

R10237 Senior Controls & Automation Engineer (Open)

About Us

Renishaw is a FTSE 250 global engineering and scientific technology company, with core skills in measurement, motion control, additive manufacturing, healthcare, spectroscopy and manufacturing. We supply products and services that push the boundaries of what is possible in applications as diverse as jet engine and wind turbine manufacture, through to dentistry and brain surgery. We are also a world leader in the field of metal additive manufacturing (also referred to as 3D printing), where we design and make industrial machines that ‘print' parts from metal powder.

We currently have 77 offices in 36 countries, with around 5,200 employees worldwide. Over 3,000 people are employed within the UK where we carry out the majority of our research and development, and manufacturing.

With a global presence in a broad range of sectors, we aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse global communities we serve. Every year we welcome a wide range of new employees, from apprentices to experienced professionals. By joining Renishaw you will be making a difference to the world in which we live, in a global company that encourages innovation and personal achievement.

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Our people help us to pursue this purpose so that we can continue to be a world leader in precision technology and deliver on our vision to innovate and transform capabilities in manufacturing, science and healthcare through unparalleled levels of precision, productivity and practicality.