Electrical Controls Engineer

Syntegon; West of England; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cashback plan

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Syntegon Technology GmbH (Kliklok, Bristol, UK) seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, program, and commission advanced control systems for high-tech packaging machines. You will work across the full life cycle, from software development to on-site commissioning, ensuring quality, safety and performance.

Key tasks include programming PLCs, developing operator interfaces, designing control systems, and conducting risk analyses.

Qualifications

• Experience in PLC programming using Ladder Logic, FBD or Structured Text.
• HNC or equivalent qualification; vocational education is an advantage.
• Ability to design 2D electrical wiring diagrams with AutoCAD or EPLAN.

Responsibilities

• Own the full automation lifecycle of packaging machines from design to commissioning.
• Program and commission machines in-house and at customer sites.
• Develop operator interfaces and display terminals to monitor production data.
• Design control systems in accordance with electrical and safety standards.
• Perform risk analyses and evaluate safety-related functions.
• Generate electrical bills of materials to support procurement and project execution.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder Logic

FBD

Structured Text

Rockwell

Beckhoff

2D electrical wiring diagrams

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Problem-solving

Hands-on engineering

Education

HNC or equivalent qualification

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Together with 7,300 colleagues at 49 locations in over 20 countries, we are the strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries. With streamlined processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. Among other examples, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that pharmaceuticals are produced reliably and in compliance with regulations. We even help package your favorite chocolate and snacks quickly and with high precision.

We at Kliklok, a Syntegon company based in Bristol, UK, have been a global leader in secondary packaging machinery for over 50 years, serving industries such as bakery, snack, cereal, frozen and refrigerated foods, and confectionery. We design, manufacture, and deliver innovative cartoners, sleevers, and handling equipment worldwide, supported by our trusted global partners and dedicated service.

What you can expect:

At Syntegon, we develop intelligent and sustainable packaging solutions that make a real impact worldwide. As an Electrical Controls Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, programming, and commissioning advanced control systems for our high-tech packaging machines—both in-house and at customer sites around the globe.

In this role, you will be involved throughout the full lifecycle of our machines. From software development to commissioning, you ensure that our solutions meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

In this role, you will be responsible for the full automation lifecycle of our packaging machines, from design and programming to commissioning and operational support:

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

What you’ll bring:

Knowledge And Skills

• Experience with PLC programming using Ladder Logic, FBD, or Structured Text (Rockwell, Beckhoff).
• HNC or equivalent qualification (vocational education is an advantage).
• Strong understanding of power and control circuits.
• Ability to produce 2D electrical wiring diagrams using tools such as AutoCAD or EPLAN.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Practical, hands‑on engineering experience.

Key qualities

• A true team player with a structured and efficient way of working.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast‑paced, international environment.
• Willing to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally (a valid passport and driving licence are required).

Additional Information

You’ll join an international team working on leading packaging technology, with strong investment in your technical development and career growth. We provide competitive pay, travel allowances and comprehensive training to keep your skills at the cutting edge.

Benefits highlights:

• Competitive salary with regular reviews
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays to recharge
• Generous pension scheme with Aviva
• Life assurance of 7 x annual salary for peace of mind
• Simply Health medical cashback plan for everyday healthcare costs
• Income protection after 2 years’ service
• Cycle to Work and Tech schemes to make life easier
• Wellbeing support through Everymind at Work
• A friendly, social culture with regular activities and the chance to grow your career in a global company with a local spirit
• Extensive technical training on Syntegon platforms and equipment.