Automation Engineer
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£46,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2129 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 54% sure that is the right code. Siemens Healthineers is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
This could also be SOC 2125 (Production and process engineers) or SOC 3113 (Engineering technicians). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2129 Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified Most likely code | £33,400 | £36,900 | £41,500 | £46,100 |
2125 Production and process engineers Also possible | £33,400 | £36,000 | £40,500 | £45,000 |
3113 Engineering technicians Also possible | £33,400 | £34,000 | £38,300 | £42,500 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
Join our team now at Siemens Healthineers as an Automation Engineer within the Point of Care Diagnostics business line. Our facility at Sudbury is a global leading manufacturer in the assembly of specialist instrumentation for laboratories and hospitals across the world for Urinalysis, Diabetes, and Blood Gas analytics.
As an Automation Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining and developing the site’s automation, controls and Operational Technology capability. The role will provide onsite technical ownership for PLC, SCADA, server, remote-access and equipment-connectivity systems, helping to reduce single-point-of-failure risk, improve resilience and support reliable production. You will also enable data-driven decision making by developing equipment connectivity solutions, capturing real-time data and creating automated solutions for efficient data analysis and process control. You will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Engineering, IT and external suppliers to improve efficiency, productivity, compliance, cybersecurity and reliability.
Work Experience
- Proven experience in Automation Engineering, preferably in a medical device manufacturing or regulated industry.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as PLC programming, HMI development, Microsoft’s Power Platform and SQL Server.
- Strong knowledge of automation systems, including networking, robotics, motion control, vision systems, and data acquisition.
- Experience supporting or coordinating OT cybersecurity, vulnerability remediation, remote access governance and supplier-controlled automation systems.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
- Degree in Computer Science or Engineering related field or equivalent experience.
- 26 days' holiday (with the option to buy up to 10 additional days, and sell up to 5)
- Up to 10% employer pension contribution
- Share and bonus scheme
- Two paid volunteering days per year
- Access to our flexible benefits from private medical insurance to dental cover
- Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities including 2 paid volunteering days per year and support from our 24/7 employee assistance programme
We are a team of more than 73,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.
How We Work
When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.
As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals with disabilities.
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Where this offer sits in the market
Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified (SOC 2129) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~167k in sample- Middle half £37,856–59,488
- Median £46,280
- Going rate £46,100
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,400–41,500
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Siemens Healthineers holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2129 going rate of £46,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.