https://jobs.co.uk/job/automation-controls-engineer-smurfit-westrock--5695bb0c-2ebe-4b15-bc09-aebceea5d680 RSS feed for Automation Controls Engineer at Smurfit Westrock. en-gb Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:10:48 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/automation-controls-engineer-smurfit-westrock--5695bb0c-2ebe-4b15-bc09-aebceea5d680 https://jobs.co.uk/job/automation-controls-engineer-smurfit-westrock--5695bb0c-2ebe-4b15-bc09-aebceea5d680 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:52:37 GMT Location: Northamptonshire | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | Are you passionate about automation, controls and continuous improvement? Join us and play a key role in maintaining safe, reliable and efficient manufacturing operations within a fast-paced packaging environment. As our Automation Controls Engineer, you''ll lead the development of control systems, drive automation projects, improve equipment performance and ensure the highest safety standards are embedded in everything we do. What You''ll Be Doing Safety and Compliance Champion a strong safety culture and ensure automation systems operate safely and compliantly. Support machinery safety systems, electrical safety procedures (LOTOTO), and Permit to Work processes. Identify and eliminate control system risks, single points of failure and obsolete equipment. Automation and Controls Act as the site expert for PLC and control systems. Lead the design, programming, testing and commissioning of automation projects. Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and control system issues. Maintain accurate technical documentation and control system standards. Continuous Improvement Drive improvements in uptime, reliability and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Modernise manufacturing equip... Permanent