Job Title: Controls & Robotics Engineer

Requisition ID: 13202

Location:

Newport, Wales, GB, NP19 4XJ

Home-based Position: No

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Description:

EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.

Why Join EnerSys

At EnerSys, we power the technologies that keep the world moving — from critical infrastructure to advanced industrial operations. Joining us means working on cutting-edge automation in a global organization committed to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence.

This is your chance to take ownership of high-impact engineering projects while influencing how modern manufacturing systems evolve.

The impact you will make

As a Senior Controls & Robotics Engineer, you will lead the transformation of our automation systems — improving performance, safety, and reliability across the site.

You won’t just maintain systems — you’ll redefine them, driving innovation and building the future of smart manufacturing.

What you will do

Lead automation and controls projects end-to-end (design → deployment → optimization)
Drive continuous improvement across robotics, PLCs, and production systems
Troubleshoot and resolve complex automation challenges
Collaborate with OEMs and system integrators during installations and upgrades
Develop and standardize control systems, logic, and documentation
Program and optimize PLCs to improve performance and safety
Support commissioning, validation, and system handover
Ensure compliance with electrical and HSE standards
Mentor and develop engineers and technicians

What will help you succeed

Experience in manufacturing automation or industrial engineering
Strong hands-on expertise with PLCs (Siemens or Allen Bradley)
Knowledge of robotics, motion systems, and industrial communications
Ability to troubleshoot complex systems and drive solutions independently
Experience managing technical projects from concept to completion
Strong collaboration and communication skills

Why this role is exciting

Own and lead impactful automation projects
Work with advanced technologies: robotics, vision systems, smart controls
Combine leadership with hands-on engineering
Influence site-wide standards and innovation
Be a key player in digital and industrial transformation

What we offer

Competitive salary
Career growth in a global industrial leader
Continuous learning and development opportunities
Collaborative, high-performance engineering culture
A meaningful role contributing to sustainable industrial solutions

EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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