Automation Control Engineer

As an Automation and Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for specifying, designing, engineering, and installing cutting-edge automation and control solutions. You will develop PLC programs from scratch, integrate OEM systems such as robots and label printers, manage and commission complex automation projects, and contribute to the digital transformation of our operations through SCADA and Smart Factory technologies. Your role will also include network configuration and integration with MES platforms, ensuring regulatory compliance and high technical standards throughout all project phases.

We are on a journey to enhance our plant capabilities and future-proof our operations. To succeed, we need an Automation and Controls Engineer who brings:

Strong technical expertise in modern automation systems, particularly Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLCs, HMIs, and SCADA (GE iFIX, FTView)

Proven experience in developing PLC code, commissioning equipment, and integrating third-party OEM solutions like robots and servo drives

Project management experience with automation projects valued between $500k-$2M

Practical problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and within multinational, multidisciplinary teams

Excellent communication and collaboration capabilities, with a methodical and organised mindset

Ambition and leadership potential to grow into future senior roles such as Head of Maintenance, Production, or Plant Manager at St. Neots

Your ability to travel within EMEA, including the UK and occasional visits to the US, will be important for project success.

Education & Qualifications

Degree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Automation Engineering (or equivalent)

Chartered Engineer status is desirable

MSc-level education and relevant post-graduation industrial experience

Technical Experience

PLC programming and HMI/SCADA development (Rockwell, GE iFIX, FTView)

System integration with OEM equipment (robots, label printers, servo drives)

Experience with Smart Factory systems, MES, and network integration

Hands-on commissioning experience

Project and contractor management skills

Familiarity with regulatory and internal standards

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability -it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success -meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.