Electrical Controls Engineer

Overview

As Electrical Controls Engineer, you design, program, and commission advanced control systems for high-tech packaging machines across in-house and client sites. You drive the full automation lifecycle from software development to commissioning, ensuring quality, safety, and performance. You will work with cross-functional teams on international projects and contribute to scalable, reliable packaging solutions. This role offers hands-on engineering with continuous technical development in a global company.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Life assurance of 7 x annual salary
• Wellbeing support through Everymind at Work
• Extensive technical training on Syntegon platforms and equipment

Responsibilities

• Program and commission packaging machines, both in-house and on customer sites
• Develop operator interfaces and display terminals to monitor production data
• Design control systems per electrical and safety standards
• Perform risk analyses and evaluate safety-related functions
• Generate electrical bills of materials for procurement and project execution

Key requirements

• PLC programming experience with Ladder Logic, FBD, or Structured Text (Rockwell, Beckhoff)
• HNC or equivalent qualification
• Strong understanding of power and control circuits
• Ability to produce 2D electrical wiring diagrams using AutoCAD or EPLAN
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Practical hands-on engineering experience
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (valid passport and driving licence)

• team player
• structured and efficient working style
• flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, international environment
• PLC programming: Rockwell, Beckhoff
• Ladder Logic, FBD, Structured Text
• Power and control circuits

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