Senior Controls & Robotics Engineer
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Salary
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£46,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2129 (85% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £46,100, and ENERSYS LTD. is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2125 (Production and process engineers, Focus on process control and production systems optimisation) or SOC 2127 (Engineering project managers and project engineers, Leads automation projects end-to-end as main duty). 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 |
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Also possible | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
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
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
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.
We use artificial intelligence to screen, assess and select applicants for open positions, including for the purposes of reviewing and ranking application materials and scoring answers to application questions. Accordingly, decisions about your application and eligibility for employment with EnerSys may be made based exclusively on the automated processing of the personal information that you submit in your application materials.
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with ENERSYS LTD., so check their own site for the current details.
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. ENERSYS LTD. 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.