Senior Electrical Design & Software Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in packaging machinery design is seeking a Senior Electrical Design & Software Engineer based in Bristol. The role requires over 10 years of experience in special-purpose machinery with responsibilities including designing electrical control systems and developing software. The position offers flexible working hours, remote work options, and a competitive salary package.

Benefits

1 day a week remote working

Flexible start and finish times

Opportunity for paid overtime

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with special-purpose machinery, ideally packaging machinery.
• Strong background in designing electrical control systems.
• Proficiency in software development for machinery.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems for packaging machinery.
• Develop machine software and conduct safety analysis.
• Ensure compliance with machinery safety standards.

Skills

Electrical control systems

Software development

Safety analysis

Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical

Experience with Rockwell

Experience with Beckhoff

Experience with Zenon

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Senior Electrical Design & Software Engineer

Are you an experienced electrical/controls engineer with a background in special-purpose machinery? If so, please read on!

I am currently recruiting on behalf of a global leader in the design and manufacture of packaging machinery, primarily serving the food/beverage & pharmaceutical industries.

The successful candidate will be an experienced engineer, ideally having 10+ years of experience working on packaging machinery, however other special-purpose machinery backgrounds can be considered. You will be designing electrical control systems, developing machine software, conducting safety analysis & more to produce top quality end results.

Your experience will ideally include a bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, however the main requirement is a strong background with special-purpose machinery, ideally packaging. Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and EPLAN is ideal along with experience of Rockwell, Beckhoff and/or Zenon. A working knowledge of machinery safety/compliance is also preferred.

The package includes a strong salary along with 1 day a week remote working, very flexible start and finish times, opportunity for paid overtime, and more.

If you are interested in this position having read the description, please apply today

Job Info

Job Title:

Senior Electrical Design & Software Engineer

Company:

JAM Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Bristol, Bristol

Posted:

Jul 17th 2025

Closes:

Aug 17th 2025

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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