🔧 Control Systems R&D Engineer
📍 Adlington, UK | JBT Marel (Proseal)
About the Role
This is a hands-on, project-based engineering role working on bespoke packaging machinery. You’ll take ownership from concept to completion — delivering cutting-edge control systems and ensuring outstanding customer experiences.
Key Responsibilites
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Develop PLC, HMI, motion control & safety software
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Create electrical schematics and technical documentation
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Lead projects through full lifecycle: design ➝ coding ➝ testing ➝ commissioning ➝ training
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Collaborate with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams
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Perform fault-finding, upgrades, and on-site commissioning (UK & international travel)
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Provide remote and telephone support to customers and teams
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Explore and integrate new technologies and innovations
Required Qualifications & Experience
Essential
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Strong PLC programming experience
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Multi-axis servo motion control expertise
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HMI development experience
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Solid understanding of electrical & mechanical engineering principles
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Knowledge of functional safety regulations
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Degree / HNC / HND in a relevant field
Desirable (but not essential)
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Mitsubishi control systems experience
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IoT skills (HTML, databases, high-level coding, cybersecurity)
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Familiarity with TCP/IP, Modbus, OPC UA
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Project management experience
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Knowledge of CE, UL, Machinery Directive, ISO/EN 13849-1
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Experience within the food industry
Personal Attributes
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Positive, proactive mindset
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Strong problem-solver who thrives on technical challenges
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Comfortable working under pressure and to deadlines
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Excellent communicator with a customer-first approach
Why Join JBT Marel?
This isn’t just another engineering role — it’s your chance to:
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Work on innovative, real-world machinery
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Contribute to a more sustainable, efficient food industry
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Be part of a supportive, down-to-earth team
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See the impact of your work across the UK and beyond
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Grow your skills in a fast-paced, forward-thinking environment
Shape the Future of Food
At JBT Marel, we’re not just supporting the food industry — we’re helping to transform it. As a global leader in food technology, we design and deliver innovative solutions that enable food producers worldwide to operate more efficiently, maintain the highest quality standards, and move towards a more sustainable future.
Our Adlington site is a key part of that global impact. Here, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where ideas are valued, ownership is encouraged, and contributions truly matter. We combine technical excellence with a practical, hands-on approach, creating an environment where people can thrive and make a real difference.
Everything we do is guided by our core values:
Create with Collaboration. Serve with Integrity. Grow with Excellence. Advance with Innovation.
These principles shape not only how we work — but how we succeed, together.
R&D Control System Engineer employer: JBT Marel
JBT Marel is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a commitment to employee growth, you will benefit from comprehensive training, a supportive team culture, and opportunities for career advancement within a global network. Located in a vibrant industry sector, we prioritise diversity and well-being, ensuring that our employees enjoy attractive benefits such as private healthcare and generous annual leave, making JBT Marel a rewarding place to build your career.
