EC&I / Automation System Engineer

Mirion Technologies is a global leader in radiation detection, measurement, and protection. With over 50 years of experience and nearly 3,000 employees worldwide, we serve critical sectors including energy, healthcare, defence, and research.

We combine deep technical expertise with a strong customer focus to deliver reliable, high-performance solutions. Our mission is to protect people and the environment through innovative technologies and trusted service.

At Mirion, we foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement empowering our teams to make a meaningful impact every day.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled and motivated EC&I / Automation System Engineer (Measurement Systems) to carry out solutions design and integration activities of Mirion’s nuclear measurement systems.  This will involve working with designated teams to ensure all electrical aspects of a specific system are completed to specification, customer satisfaction, timescale and cost constraints.

You will be involved in engineering projects of differing size and complexity, predominantly defining and validating solutions activities (often working with specialist sub-contractors), including contributing to successful build – including ‘hands on’ test and commissioning of the equipment.

The position will be based in Warrington with some travel across the UK to various customer sites during commissioning/acceptance.

Applicants must be able to pass HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check, with the potential for undergoing security vetting at a national level.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the Electrical element of bespoke system project work and to assist the Technical Lead in the successful completion of projects

Sustaining and development of (more repetitive built) largely standard systems

Ensuring compliance to the relevant standards for the team to achieve excellence in a regulated industry

Guiding and mentoring junior team members where necessary

Applying the principles of best engineering practice at all times

Able to support FMEA, fault tree analysis, SIL substantiation, AR&M assessments, EC&I element of Machinery Directive and Hazop delivery

Liaising with other Divisional stakeholders to ensure compliance with all customer requirements

Contribute technical input to tender documentation including concept design and costing

Active involvement in identifying and participating in business improvements

Ability to spend short periods of time at other Divisional sites, customer sites and supplier sites

Skills & Experience

Degree educated or equivalent time served in a relevant engineering discipline

Previous experience as a Electrical, EC&I or Automation Projects Engineer, where inter-disciplinary interfacing is key

Solutions around Control cubicles, motors, VSD's and a PLC are typical

Experience with compliance with the LVD and specifically standards EN60204-1 and EN13849-1

An excellent working knowledge of relevant general national and international codes, specifications and standards

A good appreciation of corresponding Mechanical Systems

Excellent computing skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft Office Applications and ideally AutoCAD products

Proactive and technically capable

Strong initiative, motivation and a commitment to delivering high quality work under pressure

Excellent interpersonal, organisation and communication skills

High level of communication proficiency in spoken and written English

What we can offer

Our employees make the difference, that’s why we can offer the following:-

A competitive salary and benefits package

The opportunity to develop within an international group working on high profile projects

Ongoing professional development opportunities and training

A collaborative and supportive work environment