Lead Automation Engineer –  Team Management

• Location: Île-de-France, France (Relocation Required)
• Contract Type: Permanent – CDI
• Languages: Must be fluent in French and proficient in English

Turner Lovell is representing a high-impact industrial engineering group delivering advanced energy, automation, and digital control systems across the marine, oil & gas, and heavy industry sectors. As part of their expanding automation division, we are looking for a Lead Automation Engineer to manage a team of engineers and lead the delivery of cutting-edge control architectures for global infrastructure projects.

This position is an excellent opportunity for a senior automation professional who thrives in a multidisciplinary, international project environment, and enjoys working on critical systems enabling more renewables sources.

Your Role:

You will lead the full automation engineering scope across complex international projects — from system architecture and cybersecurity to team leadership and client interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the technical lead on projects, overseeing a team of engineers and technicians.
• Define automation and communication architectures, including PLCs, HMI, and network interfaces.
• Produce design documentation, installation procedures, and testing protocols.
• Program control systems and contribute to the improvement of engineering tools and standards.
• Oversee deployment of cybersecurity measures on automation systems.
• Collaborate with the CAD team to develop equipment drawings, wiring diagrams, and interface lists.
• Represent the company in technical discussions with clients, certifying bodies, and suppliers.
• Coordinate and execute factory acceptance tests (FAT) with clients and auditors.
• Monitor project schedules, track engineering hours, manage deliverables, and identify cost optimisation opportunities.
• Provide technical input to Sales, Commissioning, and After-Sales teams as required.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Degree-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Industrial IT, or similar.
• At least 15 years of experience in automation, ideally in marine, industrial, or energy sectors.
• Proven ability to lead technical teams and manage complex control system delivery.
• Strong background in PLC programming, HMI systems, and industrial networks.
• Fluent in French and proficient in English.
• Willing and able to travel internationally for project meetings and on-site commissioning.
• Comfortable using engineering tools and project tracking systems.

Why Apply?

• Join a major industrial player at the forefront of global electrification.
• Lead technically ambitious automation projects with real-world impact.
• Benefit from a collaborative international environment and structured career development.
• Contribute to sustainable, innovative projects across multiple sectors.

Next Steps:

Are you ready to lead the future of industrial automation? Apply within to take on a strategic engineering role where your technical expertise will drive impactful global projects.