Job Description

To support Safran's drive towards advanced manufacturing, we are looking for a skilled Automation & Controls engineer to join our Industrialisation team. Acts as a main point of authority for automation activities within Industrialisation for new and existing product ranges. This role also expects hands-on activities to develop systems, working independently with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver solutions and support breakdowns and maintenance when necessary as well as spreading their knowledge across the team.

o Major resource for completion of open automation projects (Adelphi, QMS, Tunnel Winder, etc.) driving the technical solutions and implementation, addressing risks and working closely with other internal stakeholders
o Develop, modify & improve Safran's automated equipment.
o Create CAD layouts and virtual environments for simulation and programming.
o Hands-on coding, wiring, pneumatic piping for new lines and modification of existing product lines.
o Internal reference for maintenance & breakdown support for specialist equipment.
o Training of internal Maintenance teams to equip them to handle the majority of breakdowns once embedded.
o Creation of process documentation (Work instructions, control plans, PFMEA, etc.) and wiring diagrams, pneumatic circuits, ladder diagrams etc.
o Propose new automation CAPEX and lead preparation of business cases.
o Build capability network of suppliers and contractors for support and development.
o Be an expert resource; impart knowledge of automated system concepts and DFA to the wider Safran industrialisation team.

Job Requirements

Proven experience within an applicable engineering role (Automation/Controls/Robotics/Systems/ME/IE) with relevant skillset in ideally Aerospace/Automotive background:
Relevant experience within PLCs & control systems would include:
• Knowledge specifying, programming and integrating a PLC-based control system.
• Experience with at least one major manufacturer (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.).
• Experience with safety PLC and building safety circuits.
• Experience with Pneumatic systems and creation of pneumatic circuits (Festo, SMC, etc.)
• Profinet/Profibus, Ethernet-IP.
• Machine vison (Cognex, Keyence, etc.)
• Design and implementation of HMI.
Relevant experience within Robotics would include:
• Programming.
• Fault Finding and resolution.
• Design and simulation software.
• External Axes.
• Experience in design and/or specification of End-of Arm-Tooling.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one major brand of industrial robot (ABB, Fanuc, Yaskawa, KUKA, etc.).
• Knowledge of Collaborative Robots (Universal, ABB, Techman, etc.).
• Automated systems – Knowledge and experience of interconnected manufacturing processes.
Industrial Concepts:
• Experience in Industrialisation of manufacturing processes.
• Experience of industrial tools such as time study, Work Combination Tables, Value Stream Mapping.
• Experience of Lean manufacturing concepts.
General:
• Effective communicator across all levels of the organisation with internal and external customers
• Good organisational skills and ability to plan and manage to deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Solid problem solving skills
• Continuous improvement mindset and change management experience preferred
• Able to work as part of a team and also independently
• Self-motivation is a key asset, as is the ability to collect, compile and use data to drive decision making and present convincing arguments.
• Strong HSE focus ideally with Ergonomics experience
• Quality focused mindset and experience within a controlled environment
• Use of MS Office tools
• Use of 2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD, Solidworks, Catia, NX, Onshape or similar)•

Company Information

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electrical & Power is one of the world's leaders in aircraft electrical systems. The company is a key player in equipment electrification and in the electric and hybrid propulsion sector. It has over 14,000 employees across 13 different countries.