Automation Engineer

Kliklok International Limited a Syntegon company • Bristol

Full-time

Hengrove Park Estate, Western Dr, BS14 0AY Bristol

from today

Together with 7,300 colleagues at 49 locations in over 20 countries, we are the strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries. With streamlined processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. Among other examples, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that pharmaceuticals are produced reliably and in compliance with regulations. We even help package your favorite chocolate and snacks quickly and with high precision.

We at Kliklok, a Syntegon company based in Bristol, UK, have been a global leader in secondary packaging machinery for over 50 years, serving industries such as bakery, snack, cereal, frozen and refrigerated foods, and confectionery. We design, manufacture, and deliver innovative cartoners, sleevers, and handling equipment worldwide, supported by our trusted global partners and dedicated service.

Become part of our team and apply now!

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What you can expect:

At Syntegon, we develop intelligent and sustainable packaging solutions that make a real impact worldwide. As an Automation Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, programming, and commissioning advanced control systems for our high-tech packaging machines—both in-house and at customer sites around the globe.

In this role, you will be involved throughout the full lifecycle of our machines. From software development to commissioning, you ensure that our solutions meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and performance.

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What you'll bring:

Knowledge and skills

Experience with PLC programming using Ladder Logic, FBD, or Structured Text (Rockwell, Beckhoff).
HNC or equivalent qualification (vocational education is an advantage).
Strong understanding of power and control circuits.
Ability to produce 2D electrical wiring diagrams using tools such as AutoCAD or EPLAN.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Practical, hands-on engineering experience.

Key qualities

A true team player with a structured and efficient way of working.
Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced, international environment.
Willing to travel occasionally, both domestically and internationally (a valid passport and driving licence are required).

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Additional Information

You’ll join an international team working on leading packaging technology, with strong investment in your technical development and career growth. We provide competitive pay, travel allowances and comprehensive training to keep your skills at the cutting edge.

Benefits highlights:

Competitive salary with regular reviews
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays to recharge
Generous pension scheme with Aviva
Life assurance of 7 x annual salary for peace of mind
Simply Health medical cashback plan for everyday healthcare costs
Income protection after 2 years’ service
Cycle to Work and Tech schemes to make life easier
Wellbeing support through Everymind at Work
A friendly, social culture with regular activities and the chance to grow your career in a global company with a local spirit
Extensive technical training on Syntegon platforms and equipment.

Compelling Reasons to join us:

Your Attractive Compensation Package

Benefit from competitive salaries and attractive additional benefits.

Your Work-Life Balance

For a better balance between work and personal life, we support you with flexible working time models.

Your Development

We support your career with personalized training opportunities and promote your career development, for example, through our talent programs.

Your Contribution

Sustainability is part of our identity. We promote a dynamic culture of innovation where you can contribute your ideas and creativity.

Your International Environment

Immerse yourself in an intercultural work environment and work on exciting projects worldwide.

Your Health

We promote health and well-being with a variety of health offerings.

My Job. My Passion.

My passion is to make highly complex packaging systems work to the point.

My passion is to achieve the best result for the department both qualitatively and commercially.

My passion is to make highly complex machines work with just a few lines of code.

My passion is to develop a new machine concept from sketch to fully functional machine.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Syntegon is a globally operating company that values diversity. We explicitly welcome an environment where all employees, regardless of gender, age, background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or special needs, are equally valued.