Automation Engineer

Saint Gobain
East Leake, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Posted
17 Apr 2026 (2 days ago)

Are you an experienced Automation Engineer with a thirst for travel, looking for an amazing opportunity to be integral in the growth of our business by being responsible for the programming, testing and commissioning of our controls systems in our newly acquired or newly built sites around the world?

At Saint-Gobain we are looking for an Automation Engineer to work in our Technical Production team, helping to deliver multi-million-pound projects across the globe. You'll be working as part of a small team based out of our East Leake headquarters and will be working on projects abroad for an average of half the year. Some of our recent project locations include France, Spain, Canada and the USA, therefore this role is truly the perfect way to combine your passions of travel and engineering!

The Automation Engineer will specifically lead the safe implementation of capital projects for the thermal processes in our plants including programming, testing and commissioning on multi-million-pound projects globally. The Automation Engineer will be a crucial part of a technically minded world class engineering team and will be responsible for the management of their own exciting portfolio of projects, liaising with several key departments and key stakeholders cross-functionally. This is a challenging role where there will be international travel to oversee the various stages, handover of finalised projects and ongoing technical mentoring. It's a fantastic opportunity to make your mark on some of our upcoming best in class manufacturing facility projects in a vital cog in the Saint Gobain business model.

Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. These solutions are found everywhere in our living places and our daily life: in buildings, transportation, infrastructure and in many industrial applications. They provide comfort, performance and sustainability while meeting the challenges of the decarbonization of the world of construction and industry, the preservation of resources and rapid urbanisation.

To be successful in your application you'll need to live within a commutable distance from our East Leake office but be flexible to travel globally. In return for your expertise and flexibility we're offering a competitive salary plus bonus, pension and many other benefits too, including healthcare options. You'll also get an allowance for your time abroad.

What we're looking for:

Ideally degree educated in Controls, Electrical Engineering or a comparable discipline

Project management experience, dealing with capex investments

Previous experience in programming, installation and testing of new PLC controls systems (Siemens/Rockwell)

Proven experience in Process Automation, ideally relating to thermal processes in a manufacturing environment

Experience with CI and WCM methodologies

A collaborative style of work with the ability to liaise with stakeholders, suppliers and wider teams

Presentation and communication skills, you'll be delivering training to our local teams

What you'll be doing:

Support Project Managers on major projects undertaken by GMT worldwide or existing operations to deliver installations on time and to budget

Delivery of solutions for the best performance at lowest cost giving due regard to safety, operability, maintainability etc.

Ensure efficient handover of projects ensuring full documentation, training, support and then provide support to operating plants on our global projects

Scope and develop initial designs and layouts for capital projects, and then expand them into detailed plans and drawings providing feasibility studies, specifications and budget estimates for capital schemes right to commissioning of new equipment and processesIs Saint-Gobain an inclusive employer?

Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you

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