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!
Skills Required
- Apprentice-trained Electrical Engineer or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering
- HNC in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
- Hands-on experience programming, testing, and wiring electrical machinery
- Experience fault-finding and diagnosing electrical equipment issues
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and electrical schematics
- Experience configuring PLCs, HMIs, drives, and remote I/O units
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Organized, methodical, and able to work independently
What We Do
Crown is a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products and equipment for consumer and industrial products. Crown's packaging for consumer products include steel and aluminum cans for food, beverage, household and other consumer products, glass bottles for beverage product and metal vacuum closures and steel crowns sold through Crown's sales organization to the soft drink, food, citrus, brewing, household products, personal care and various other industries. Crown's packaging for industrial products includes steel and plastic strap consumables and equipment, paper based protective packaging, and plastic film consumables and equipment, which are sold into the metals, food and beverage, construction, agricultural, corrugated, and general industries. At December 31, 2021, the Company operated over 200 manufacturing plants along with sales and service facilities throughout 40 countries and had approximately 26,000 employees. Consolidated net sales for Company in 2021 were $11.4 billion with 56% derived from operations outside the US and Canada.
