Electrical Controls Engineer - Robotics & Packaging Automation

Barry-Wehmiller; Bircotes; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BW Packaging (Barry-Wehmiller) seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, program, and support electrical control systems for automated packaging machinery and robotic systems. You will collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and service teams to deliver safe, reliable equipment that meets customer and regulatory requirements.

You will develop PLC/HMI programs, integrate robots from major platforms, optimize cycles, and maintain technical documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of electrical controls design experience.
• Strong PLC programming experience (Rockwell/Allen-Bradley).
• Experience with HMI development and motion control systems.
• Programming experience with major robotic platforms (FANUC, ABB, KUKA, Yaskawa/Motoman).
• Experience integrating robots with PLCs, HMIs, motion systems, and vision inspection systems.
• Proficiency with electrical design tools (AutoCAD Electrical, EPLAN).
• Solid understanding of industrial networks and machine safety systems.
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and program PLC, HMI, motion control, and robotic systems for automated packaging lines.
• Program and configure industrial robots for applications such as pick-and-place, palletizing, case packing, and material handling.
• Integrate robots with PLCs, safety systems, vision systems, and peripheral equipment using industrial communication protocols.
• Configure and commission servo axes, sensors, vision systems, barcode scanners, printers, and inspection devices.
• Toubleshoot and resolve electrical, controls, and system issues during build, installation, and field support.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Motion control

Robotics systems

Robot integration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Automation/Controls background

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

EPLAN

Job description

BW Packaging (Barry-Wehmiller) seeks an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, develop, program, and support electrical control systems for automated packaging machinery and robotic systems. You will collaborate with mechanical, manufacturing, and service teams to deliver safe, reliable equipment that meets customer and regulatory requirements.

You will develop PLC/HMI programs, integrate robots from major platforms, optimize cycles, and maintain technical documentation.