Social network you want to login/join with:col-narrow-leftClient:Sealed Air CorporationLocation:Saint Neots, United KingdomJob Category:Other-EU work permit required:Yescol-narrow-rightJob Reference:c7090a248831Job Views:6Posted:12.07.2025Expiry Date:26.08.2025col-wideJob Description:Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. Westrive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2024, Sealed Airgenerated $5.4 billion in revenue and had approximately 16,400 employees distributing products and services to 117 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com .What does an Automation and Controls Engineer do?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 drivesProject management experience with automation projects valued between $500k–$2MPractical problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and within multinational, multidisciplinary teamsExcellent communication and collaboration capabilities, with a methodical and organised mindsetAmbition and leadership potential to grow into future senior roles such as Head of Maintenance, Production, or Plant Manager at St. NeotsYour ability to travel within EMEA, including the UK and occasional visits to the US, will be important for project success.QualificationsEducation & QualificationsDegree in Control Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Automation Engineering (or equivalent)Chartered Engineer status is desirableMSc-level education and relevant post-graduation industrial experienceTechnical ExperiencePLC 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 integrationHands-on commissioning experienceProject and contractor management skillsFamiliarity with regulatory and internal standardsRequisition id:51606Relocation:NoSealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.*Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at [emailprotected] . #J-18808-Ljbffr