Electrical Service Engineer

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International travel

Training and development

Career progression opportunities

Safety-focused workplace

Job summary

CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMbE) seeks an Electrical Service Engineer to install, commission and maintain high-speed production machinery at customer sites, including extensive international travel up to 200 days a year.

The ideal candidate is apprentice trained with at least NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and has 2+ years in electrical service, with hands-on PLC/HMI/Servo drive skills in Allen-Bradley and Siemens environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in electrical service and commissioning of high-speed machinery.
• Apprentice trained with NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering; HNC/HND desirable.
• Strong knowledge of regenerative/dynamic braking; industrial Ethernet networks (EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, PROFIsafe).
• Experience with AutoCAD Electrical and safety PLC systems, STO and safe-stop functions.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and maintain CMbE machinery across sites.
• Provide remote technical support to customers and assist during low service demand.
• Modify PLC, HMI, and servo drive software as required.
• Ensure safe, reliable machine performance and effective monitoring.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Control system programming

Allen-Bradley PLC

Siemens S7/TIA Portal

VFDs (PowerFlex 525, 753)

Industrial Ethernet networks

Remote technical support

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

Apprentice trained

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (desirable)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical (2017)

Safety PLC systems

PROFIBUS/DeviceNet familiarity

Job description

Job Description

We have a new vacancy for an Electrical Service Engineer to travel to support the service department at CarnaudMetalbox Engineering. This is a full-time, permanent vacancy and candidates must be able to travel 200 days per year, including international travel.

About CMbE

CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMbE) designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance metal forming and finishing machinery for the production of beverage, food, and aerosol cans. With our commitment to innovation and precision engineering, it is an exciting time to join our business. CMbE offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.

Your mission in CMbE

The Electrical Service Engineer ensure the safe and effective installation, commissioning, and maintenance of CMbE machinery. The successful candidate will be maintaining and enhancing electrical and software control systems, including making modifications to PLC, HMI, VFD, and servo drive software as required.

The role also involves providing remote technical support to customers and assisting the Electrical Engineering Department during periods of reduced service demand, ensuring a consistent and high-quality level of technical support across the organisation.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with complex, high-volume production capital equipment, alongside strong expertise in control system architecture, design, and programming using Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and Siemens S7/TIA Portal. They will also have hands-on experience with Allen-Bradley PowerFlex 525 and 753 and Siemens G120 variable frequency drives, as well as practical experience with Allen-Bradley and Siemens servo drive and motor control applications, ensuring efficient and reliable machine performance.

About You

The successful candidate should have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in electrical service and the commissioning of high-speed machinery. The candidate must be apprentice trained and hold as a minimum an NVQ L3 in an Electrical Engineering discipline, with experience working as an Electrical or Test Engineer, being able to demonstrate strong hands-on experience. A HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering is desirable.

The candidate will have a sound understanding of regenerative and dynamic braking techniques, as well as strong knowledge of industrial Ethernet networks such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, and PROFIsafe, alongside familiarity with legacy systems including PROFIBUS and DeviceNet. Experience with IFM and Turck sensors and instrumentation covering pressure, temperature, proximity, and flow devices is also required, supporting effective monitoring, control, and continuous improvement within an industrial engineering environment.

A solid understanding of control panel design, including form and function, is essential, along with working knowledge of AutoCAD Electrical (2017) and familiarity with safety PLC systems, including VFD Safe Torque Off (STO) and safe stop functions.

What CMbE Offers You

• The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment
• To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences
• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees

Join us and become part of an international team of professionals across the Crown packaging group who are passionate about precision engineering, can making machinery and sustainable packaging!