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!
Skills Required
- Significant experience designing and commissioning control systems for high-speed production machinery
- Strong knowledge of Rockwell and Siemens control platforms, including PLC and HMI programming
- Proficiency in electrical design tools such as AutoCAD or Eplan
- Experience producing electrical schematics, bills of materials and bespoke control solutions
- Solid understanding of safety systems, servo drives and automation principles
- Qualified to a minimum of a HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent
- BEng in Electrical Engineering
- Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and communication skills
- Ability to travel occasionally (local to Wortley and occasional global travel)
- Ability to manage multiple projects and take ownership from concept to production
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.
