Automation Engineer

Overview

Requisition Number: 31608

Company: Springfields Fuels Ltd

Location: Salwick Preston, GB

Welcome to the future of nuclear energy, where Westinghouse Electric Company is leading the field with expertise and innovation to shape the power of tomorrow. At Westinghouse, innovation is in our DNA. We are creative. We think differently. We reimagine the possible across the nuclear industry every day.

As an Automation Engineer (Software / PLC / HMI) you will support and enhance automation systems within a highly regulated nuclear fuel manufacturing environment. The role focuses on the design, maintenance, modification, and support of PLC‑controlled systems and associated software, ensuring safe, reliable, and compliant operation of manufacturing and process equipment.

This is a hands‑on engineering role operating within a strong nuclear safety culture and strict regulatory framework. You will report to the Software Development Manager and be located at Springfields Fuel site.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, maintain, and modify PLC‑based control systems supporting manufacturing and process operations.
• Support and troubleshoot industrial automation, SCADA, and HMI systems to ensure high equipment availability and safe operation.
• Implement software changes in line with formal change control, validation, and configuration management processes.
• Participate in system upgrades, obsolescence management, and lifecycle support of automation assets.
• Ensure all automation changes comply with functional safety, cybersecurity, quality, and configuration control standards.
• Contribute to audits, inspections, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide engineering support during planned shutdowns, maintenance activities, and fault investigations.
• Assist with commissioning, testing, and validation of new or modified equipment and software.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience as a Software, PLC, or Automation Engineer in a manufacturing or process industry.
• Strong hands‑on experience with PLC programming (ladder logic) (e.g. Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley).
• Familiarity with industrial control systems, sensors, actuators, and networks.
• Understanding of working within regulated or safety‑critical environments.
• Experience following formal engineering change and documentation processes.
• Strong analytical and fault‑finding skills.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience in:
• Electrical / Electronic Engineering
• Automation & Control
• Software Engineering
• or a related discipline

We will fully consider equivalent practical experience.

Security Clearance: Developed Vetting (DV) / Security Check (SC), as required

Why Westinghouse?

We know that to put forth your best effort, you need to be challenged and enjoy what you do in a supportive and respectful environment. We aim to maintain this balance by offering our employees the amenities, benefits and training they need to reach personal and professional goals.

Below is an example of what employees in the UK can expect:

• Attractive compensation
• Great benefits and safety:
• Peer-to-peer recognition program.
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• Learning and development opportunities.
• We encourage our employees to participate in community service events and other team-building activities to strengthen their bonds and inspire each other.

You can learn more about Westinghouse by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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