Control Systems Engineer (Machine Tool Applications)

At Rolls-Royce we have an exciting opportunity for a Control Systems Engineer (Machine Tool Applications) to join our team in Derby. You will be responsible for troubleshooting, repair, diagnostics and calibration of a wide range of automated and robotic welding systems, CNC machine tools, and other computer controlled equipment.

Why join Rolls-Royce? We are a business that has helped shape the modern world and are committed to being a force for progress—powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that values individuality, with diverse perspectives helping us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

Regional Benefits: We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

What You Will Be Doing: You will perform a range of system tasks across a broad range of automated and robotic welding systems, CNC machine tools and other computer controlled equipment. Establishing and maintaining suitable archiving systems for software and machine parameters for aforementioned equipment. Collect, organise, and analyse data in support of Key Performance Indicators for the Manufacturing Services Department as required. Provide technical assistance relating to machine or process failure to other supporting service functions. Coordinate with OEM and machine specialists. If requested support other business units within Rolls-Royce and any manufacturing suppliers to Rolls-Royce. Suggest improvements to work instructions to optimise the maintenance strategy and be responsible for defining the technical basis of maintenance. Responsible for reliability engineering and identifying and implementing projects to increase machine reliability and in turn an uplift in availability of equipment.

Basic and Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a similar role such as senior service, control systems engineer or applications engineer on automated welding systems, CNC machine tools or transferable systems.
• Experience in root cause analysis and eliminating or reducing such occurrences.
• Good understanding of industry regulations and best practices of asset management and production maintenance.
• Self-motivated, amiable, energetic individual with strong cross-functional working behaviours and the ability to lead and influence at all levels of the organisation.

Desirable:

• Experience of automated welding and/or machining processes and inputs/requirements.
• An expert in control systems and how they integrate with equipment.

Rolls-Royce Submarines has designed, supplied and supported the nuclear propulsion plant for UK Royal Navy submarines for more than 60 years. To work for Rolls-Royce Submarines an individual must hold a Security Check clearance. We will support the application for Security Clearance if you don’t already have it. Due to the nature of work we conduct, we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce is committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive. As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.