THE ROLE
OPTIMIZE, ENABLE, INNOVATE!
As our Senior Engineer – Control Systems, you play a critical role in maintaining and improving automation and control systems to support operational excellence and continuous improvement across the site.
You will report to the Engineering Manager and manage:
1. Control systems reliability & performance
1. Ensure availability and reliability of automation and control systems across production lines
2. Troubleshoot and resolve complex control system issues
3. Maintain and optimize PLCs, and industrial control systems
4. Support production teams in minimizing downtime and improving performance
5. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and GMP standards
2. Continuous improvement & optimization
6. Identify and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce losses
7. Drive automation upgrades and system modernization initiatives
8. Optimize control strategies and process parameters
9. Support root cause analysis and corrective action implementation
10. Contribute to plant performance and productivity improvement projects
3. Projects & cross-functional collaboration
11. Lead or support control systems projects and new installations
12. Collaborate with maintenance, production, and engineering teams
13. Manage external suppliers and system integrators when needed
14. Ensure proper documentation and adherence to system standards
15. Support knowledge sharing and capability building within the team
YOU ARE A COTY FIT
As a technically strong and solution‑oriented engineer, you thrive in a fast‑paced industrial environment and enjoy solving complex operational challenges.
You are:
16. Analytical and problem-solving oriented
17. Hands-on and shopfloor-driven
18. Proactive and collaborative
Hard skills
19. Degree in Engineering (Automation, Electrical, or equivalent)
20. Proven experience in industrial control systems and automation
21. Strong knowledge of PLCs, SCADA, and control architectures
22. Experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments
23. Familiarity with continuous improvement methodologies
24. Strong troubleshooting and diagnostic skills
25. Project management and stakeholder collaboration capabilities
26. Fluent English
OUR BENEFITS
As our Senior Engineer – Control Systems, some of the benefits you will receive are:
27. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + a day off for your birthday
28. Pension Scheme with 8% employer contribution (subject to enrolment)
29. Life Assurance Program (8x your salary)