Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

Published 05\.18\.2026
Company : Safran Nacelles Job field : Means and equipment maintenance Location : Burnley , England , United Kingdom Contract type : Permanent Contract duration : Full\-time Professional status : Technician
\# 2026\-179841

Published 05\.18\.2026
Job Description
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Safran Nacelles is a global leader in aircraft engine nacelles, delivering high\-performance solutions across all aircraft types – from regional and business jets to commercial airlines. With almost 700 people, the Burnley site is one of the area's largest private\-sector employers. At Safran, inclusion, innovation, and the ambition to craft sustainable aerospace excellence are at the heart of everything we do.

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As a key part of our Reliability Engineering team, you will have daily involvement in both proactive and reactive maintenance activities, with a particular focus on controls and instrumentation. By leveraging your PLC expertise, you will support site equipment improvements, obsolescence management, and new technologies initiatives.

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• Deliver controls and instrumentation support for production, working across three units.

Propose and support NPI (New Product Introduction) control projects.

• Manage contractors and ensure Site Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance.

Lead annual machine backup and archive control.

• Engage with the digitalisation team and drive machine connectivity innovation.


• Provide mentorship, facilitate internal training, and contribute to our centre of excellence for control support.


• Anticipate and fulfil internal customer needs, representing Facilities at key meetings.

lean methodologies (6S, DMAIC, 5S) to drive continuous improvement.

• Support compliance audits and operational excellence initiatives.

Job Requirements
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• Safety mindset with comprehensive knowledge of Machinery Directive 2006/42 and related standards.


• Electrical apprenticeship and HNC in Control Engineering.


• At least 5 years' experience in a manufacturing/maintenance support role.

Experience in control system design, PLC programming, and project archiving (Siemens and machine tools).

• Excellent analytical/problem\-solving skills.

Strong customer focus and communication skills (written and verbal).

• High proficiency in MS Office.


• Ability to innovate, lead, and mentor.


• Team player with self\-driven motivation and excellent time management.

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• Beng in Control Systems or related discipline.


• Experience in composites/sheet metal materials.


• Lean methodology qualifications (Six Sigma green belt).


• Formal Health \& Safety training.


• Experience with contractor control and chairing meetings.

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Work\-life balance: 37\-hour week over 4\.5 days, early finish Fridays.

Leave: 25 days holiday \+ bank holidays, options to purchase extra.

Financial benefits: 10% employer pension (option to increase), 4x life insurance, share purchase plans with free shares.

Wellbeing: Private medical insurance (BUPA), mental health support, employee assistance programme.

Development: Excellent training and education, career mobility, personal development plans.

Other benefits: Subsidised meals, discounted fitness/spa membership, cycle\-to\-work, flexible benefits menu.

Inclusive culture: Active support networks (Women at Safran, Diversity \& Wellbeing groups, STEM ambassadors).

At Safran, we know that ing for a job can be daunting if you don't meet every requirement – but if you have relevant skills and ambition, we encourage you to . Please let us know if you need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process.

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Company Information
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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 Nacelles designs, integrates and provides support and after\-sales service for aircraft nacelles. The company is a global leader in the market for commercial aircraft with more than 100 seats, business aircraft and regional aircraft. At the cutting edge of technology, Safran Nacelles offers nacelles that are ever more integrated with the engine, aerodynamic, lightweight with advanced acoustic treatments in order to contribute to the reduction of CO2 and noise emissions from aircraft.

Locate your future workplace

Bancroft Road, BB10 2RZ

Burnley

England United Kingdom

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