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Controls & Instrumentation Engineer
Safran —Burnley
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Controls & Instrumentation Engineer

Safran -
Burnley

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Engineering
System design
Maintenance
Microsoft Office
Programmable logic controllers
Bachelor's degree
Sheet metal
Communication skills
Time management

Full job description

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

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.

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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