Electronics Engineer

Join Our Team at Smurfit Westrock! Are you searching for a workplace that values you and your growth? At Smurfit Westrock, we're committed to sustainability, employee well-being, and personal development.

About Us: We are a global leader in sustainable paper and packaging. Our focus is on the health and safety of our employees, the well-being of our communities, and delivering exceptional service to our customers. We support our team members to reach their full potential in an inclusive environment that values diversity.

The Role: Are you passionate about electrical systems and automation? Do you thrive in a hands-on role where your expertise keeps operations running smoothly and efficiently? We're looking for an experienced and electrically qualified Electronics Engineer to become a key player in our site's technical success. Within this role, you will resolve complex electrical and electronic breakdowns with confidence and precision whilst enhancing and evolving our electrical and control systems to meet future demands. Ultimately, you will be responsible for safeguarding the integrity of our control systems and automation assets and ensuring our site's systems are secure, reliable, and always up to date.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintenance & Breakdown Response: Diagnose and resolve complex electrical and electronic faults across production and site systems. Participate in the on-call rota to ensure rapid response to emergency breakdowns. Troubleshoot and repair PLCs, HMIs, inverters, and instrumentation systems.
• Continuous Improvement & System Development: Implement software and hardware upgrades to enhance equipment performance, reliability, and safety. Lead initiatives to reduce downtime through engineering improvements. Manage small to medium automation projects, including panel and HMI design and installation.
• System Integrity & Obsolescence Management: Monitor and mitigate risks related to electronic component obsolescence. Maintain a comprehensive register of control systems, highlighting critical spares and obsolescence. Perform regular backups of PLC and HMI programs with secure version control. Replace PLC and inverter batteries in line with preventive maintenance schedules.
• Collaboration & Contractor Management: Coordinate and oversee external contractors and OEM engineers, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance teams. Liaise with suppliers and OEMs for parts, updates, and technical assistance.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Apprentice qualification in Electronics or equivalent technical certification.
• Proven experience in PLC programming (e.g. Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi).
• Working knowledge of HMI systems, variable speed drives, instrumentation, and control panels.
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics, safety systems, and industrial communication networks.
• Experience within a manufacturing or process plant environment (preferred).
• Excellent fault-finding and analytical skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and control schematics accurately.
• Competence in PLC and HMI programming and modification.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• High attention to detail, reliability, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Ability to work independently and remain calm under pressure during critical breakdowns.

This role is offered on a contract of 37.5 hours per week, working a day shift Monday-Friday. However, full flexibility is required to cover for shift engineers as required.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary & benefits, including annual leave, pension, and a Cycle to Work scheme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• 24/7 confidential support for you and your family.
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies.
• Guaranteed interview for candidates meeting essential criteria (Disability Confident Employer).

Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us build a sustainable future together. Smurfit Westrock reserve the right to only shortlist candidates who meet both the Essential and Desirable Criteria. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their sex; religious or similar philosophical belief; political opinion; race; age; sexual orientation; or, whether they are married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled; or whether they have undergone, are undergoing or intend to undergo gender reassignment. We practice equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job.