Electrical Controls Engineer – Global Packaging Automation

Syntegon

West of England

On-site

GBP 48,000 - 65,000

Full time

6 days ago

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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.