Senior Electrical Design & Software Design Engineer

Location: Bristol (Hybrid / Site-Based) Industry: Packaging Machinery | Automation | Industrial Engineering

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering and manufacturing client within the packaging and industrial automation sector. Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a Senior Electrical Design & Software Design Engineer with strong PLC and control systems expertise.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-speed machinery projects from concept through to commissioning, with scope to lead technical aspects of multi-disciplinary engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

* Electrical design of automated machinery control systems

* PLC software development using Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and Beckhoff (TwinCAT)

* Control system safety analysis using Sistema

* Ensure compliance with CE marking, NEC, CSA, and UL standards

* In-house commissioning and occasional on-site commissioning (UK & overseas)

* Collaboration with mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams

* Technical leadership on projects involving multiple engineering disciplines

* Evaluation and implementation of new automation and control technologies

* Continuous improvement of machine performance, reliability, and safety

Skills & Experience Required

* HND or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or a relate...