Electrical Test Engineer

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMbE) in Wortley, Leeds, seeks an experienced Electrical Test Engineer to join the Assembly team. You will program, build, and test electrical sub-assemblies and complete machines to ensure top performance.

The role requires strong fault-finding, reading technical drawings, and hands-on expertise with PLCs, HMIs, drives and remote I/O. You will collaborate with engineering and customers to deliver compliant, tested equipment on time.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained Electrical Engineer or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering with formal HNC preferential.
• Experience reading electrical drawings and schematics.
• Strong fault-finding, wiring, and testing skills.
• Experience programming PLCs, HMIs, drives and remote I/O.

Responsibilities

• Program, build and test electrical sub-assemblies and complete machines.
• Verify schematic drawings and provide feedback to engineering teams.
• Configure PLCs, HMIs, drives and remote I/O units; support continuous improvement.
• Deliver machines that are fully tested, compliant and ready for customer approval.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical testing

Wiring

Fault finding

Schematic reading

HMI configuration

Drives

Remote I/O

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Job description

Job Description

We have a new vacancy for a Electrical Test Engineer to be based at our site in Wortley, Leeds.

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

We are looking for an experienced Electrical Test Engineer to join our Assembly team and play a key role in programming, building, and testing electrical sub‑assemblies and complete machines. In this role, the candidate will ensure that all equipment operates to the highest standards by carrying out detailed testing, making wiring modifications, and performing fault‑finding activities as needed.

The successful candidate will work closely with engineering teams to verify schematic drawings, provide constructive feedback, and support continuous improvement. The position also involves configuring PLCs, HMIs, drives, and remote I/O units, along with occasional minor software adjustments. Their contribution will be essential in ensuring machines are delivered fully tested, compliant, and ready for customer approval.

To succeed in this role, the candidate will bring a solid technical foundation, along with strong practical skills in testing high‑speed production machinery. They will have significant hands‑on experience in programming, testing, wiring, and problem solving, and will be confident in reading, understanding, and working from technical drawings. The ideal candidate should be comfortable diagnosing faults, applying modifications, and ensuring all work meets the required standards.

About You

The successful candidate must be an apprentice-trained Electrical Engineer or possess a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, supported by an HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering. The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in a technical, hands‑on environment and enjoys working through complex problems with accuracy and confidence. They will be approachable, collaborative, and able to communicate clearly with customers and colleagues alike.

They should take pride in delivering high‑quality work, be comfortable working independently when needed, and remain calm and solution‑focused when faced with new issues. A natural team player with a positive attitude, you will bring both technical expertise and a professional approach to every task, helping to ensure that our machinery meets expectations and performs reliably for our customers.

Strong communication skills are important, as they will regularly collaborate with colleagues and support customer buy‑off activities. An organised and methodical approach to work is essential, as is a willingness to take on new challenges and contribute effectively within a multi‑functional team.

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!