Senior Control Systems Engineer

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.

Are you passionate about innovative control systems and eager to make a real impact in a dynamic industry? Join us at Baker Perkins, where your expertise will drive the design and development of cutting‑edge machinery solutions worldwide.

Baker Perkins, a technology brand of Coperion – owned by Hillenbrand, is a trusted technology provider in the food industry
, operating from the UK and USA. We offer comprehensive solutions, from design to lifetime support, for leading brands worldwide. Our continuous innovation in equipment and processes
, along with services leveraging the latest technology, ensures efficiency and cost‑effectiveness. Join us at Baker Perkins, where we push boundaries in the food industry.

For our site in Peterborough
, we are hiring a Senior Control Systems Engineer
.

As a Senior Control Systems Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing, testing, and commissioning electrical control systems for our state‑of‑the‑art machinery. Your work will ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction – all within project timelines and budgets.

• Create innovative control panel solutions, leveraging our standard designs or developing new concepts from scratch.
• Prepare detailed hardware parts lists aligned with contract specifications and select top‑quality equipment.
• Develop and optimise PLC and HMI software (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, etc.) to ensure seamless machine operation.
• Produce comprehensive machine functional and test specifications to guide manufacturing and testing.
• Conduct rigorous testing of equipment in our factory and test centres to guarantee performance.
• Collaborate with our Commissioning Engineers on‑site at customer locations worldwide.
• Offer ongoing technical support during pre‑sale and post‑sale phases.
• Contribute to research and development initiatives for new product features and improvements.

• Strong foundation in industrial Electrical Engineering, ideally with experience in equipment manufacturing.
• Proven experience in control panel design and electrical hardware specification.
• Proficiency in PLC and HMI software programming (Siemens, Rockwell, Mitsubishi, etc.).
• Willingness and enthusiasm to travel internationally when required.
• A self‑starter who takes initiative and thrives on solving complex challenges.
• Dedicated to delivering exceptional service and solutions tailored to client needs.
• Collaborative spirit with a strong sense of commitment and professionalism.

• Be part of a global leader in machinery innovation.
• Work on exciting projects that challenge and develop your skills.
• Travel the world and experience diverse cultures.
• Contribute to products that make a real difference in various industries.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

We are able to teach you the different aspects of our expertise and integrate you quickly into our team of passionate. Welcome to join us in “Shaping What Matters For Tomorrow”!

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion, feeding and weighing, bulk material handling and service, bringing a wealth of know‑how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperion’s divisions of Polymer, Equipment & Systems, and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design, manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers, chemists, technicians and a variety of industry experts, these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their customers.

Coperion is an operating company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly‑engineered, mission‑critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large, attractive end markets, including durable plastics, food, and recycling. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our…