Senior Electrical Engineer

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CMbE in Shipley is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to design control systems for high-speed production machinery, with occasional travel to Wortley.

You will own projects from concept through testing and handover to production, collaborating with the engineering team to integrate new machinery and develop capability in electrical design, software, testing and commissioning.

Qualifications

• Experience designing and commissioning control systems for high-speed production machinery.
• Strong knowledge of Rockwell and Siemens platforms, including PLC and HMI programming.
• Proficient with electrical design tools such as AutoCAD or EPLAN.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical control systems that meet customer requirements.
• Own projects from concept through testing and handover to production.
• Collaborate with engineering to integrate new machinery and develop team capability.
• Provide technical support and fault diagnosis across projects.

Skills

Fault-finding

Project ownership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

HND in Electrical Engineering

BEng in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Siemens PLC

HMI programming

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

Job Description

We have a new vacancy for a Senior Electrical Engineer to be based at our site in Shipley, with occasional travel to Wortley as required.

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 Senior Electrical Engineer is responsible for designing electrical control systems that meet customer requirements while supporting the continuous improvement of existing products and the introduction of new technologies. The role involves taking ownership of projects from initial concept through to implementation, testing and handover into production.

Working closely with the wider engineering team, the Senior Electrical Engineer ensures the smooth integration of new machinery and supports the ongoing development of team capability across electrical design, software, testing and commissioning. There are elements of hands-on work, requiring both strong technical expertise and effective collaboration. This role is predominantly based in Shipley with occasional requirements to work in Wortley. The ability to travel globally is also required on occasion.

About You

The successful candidate will have significant experience designing and commissioning control systems for high-speed production machinery. Strong knowledge of industrial control systems, particularly across Rockwell and Siemens platforms, is essential, including PLC and HMI programming.

The role requires proficiency in electrical design tools such as AutoCAD or Eplan, along with experience in producing schematics, bills of materials and bespoke control solutions. A solid understanding of safety systems, servo drives and automation principles is also required.

Candidates will demonstrate strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities, experience working with customer specifications and the confidence to provide technical support. Good communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively are essential.

The candidate must be qualified to a minimum of a HND in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent, with a BEng in Electrical Engineering being desirable. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organised and proactive, with a practical, solutions-focused approach to problem solving. They are able to manage multiple projects while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.

They work well as part of a team, communicating effectively across departments, while also being confident in taking ownership of their own work. They are driven to challenge existing methods, contribute to continuous improvement and deliver innovative engineering solutions.

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!