Automation & Controls Engineer | Packaging Automation
Pubblicato il 26-08-2026 - R.A Jones, a Coesia in Anzola dell'Emilia
R.A Jones is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of primary and secondary packaging, we specialize in beverage, chemical, consumer goods, dairy, food and pharmaceutical industries.
Our business portfolio encompasses a wide range of innovative solutions for applications in aerosol, cartoning, chub packing, cup filling, multipacking and pouching. We strive to continuously expand our offerings and enhance our capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our customers.
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R.A Jones is part of Coesia, a group of innovation-based industrial and packaging solutions companies operating globally, headquartered in Bologna, Italy.
Coesia operates in 34 countries with 21 different companies and employs over 8,000 people as of 2026.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Automation & Controls Engineer to join our engineering team inside an innovative manufacturer of automated packaging machines.
In this role, reporting to the Engineering Manager,
you will be responsible for the full automation lifecycle of complex filling and packaging machinery, bridging the gap between hardware design and software execution.
The ideal candidate possesses a multi-disciplinary skill set, capable of designing robust electrical schemes, programming advanced PLC logic using Ladder, and implementing standardized software architectures like PackML. A background in filling or packaging companies is considered a significant advantage, as familiarity with high-speed dynamics and precision performance is crucial for impactful contributions.
Key Information
- Location: The working site will be near Bologna.
- Reporting: This position reports to the Engineering Manager based in the UK.
- Travel: Traveling to the UK & USA for alignments during Builds and FAT, and worldwide for commissioning and machinery audits. There should be no restrictions to travel.
- Collaboration: Works