Controls Engineer  
Company Information

• We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative plastic products and solutions. Our company was founded in 1948 with the intention of creating high quality products for everyone to enjoy world-wide.
• Today we design, manufacture and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging materials sold to industries world-wide.

 Summary:

• This position is responsible for working with the plant and engineering teams to ensure the optimal performance of food processing and packaging equipment and processes including automation efforts.
• This will be accomplished via equipment modification and process improvement initiatives.
• This position will be on a team that is responsible for identifying and implementing electrical control projects, mechanical projects and automation initiatives that will in turn eliminate non-value-added manufacturing costs.

Automation Projects and Initiatives:

• Assist in conceptual development of automation projects, and coordinate requirements between manufacturing, engineering, and operations management
• Lead implementation of selected automation initiatives

Manufacturing Equipment Optimization:

• Establish technical competence and knowledge of process and manufacturing equipment.
• Select or design equipment to increase throughput while eliminating non-value-added manufacturing costs
• Participate in the evaluation of equipment by contributing creative manufacturing solutions involving production lines, machinery, and infrastructure
• Install or oversee the installation of equipment upgrades designed to optimize the production process
• Design or specify replacement control systems and components for obsolete systems. Includes electrical and electronic equipment, PLCs, and software.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• BS Degree in Electrical, Industrial or a related Engineering field.
• 3 years’ experience in engineering/Controls/Systems working in a food, consumer products or related industries 
• Superior understanding of electronics and electrical systems including PLCs, systems integration, programming, controls, and automation.
• Naturally curious and creative thinker especially related to understanding equipment
• Capable of effective communication and team building to enhance project coordination.
• Experience in presentation of major projects to management using PowerPoint or equivalent software.
• Six-sigma or lean certification is a plus
• Knowledge of manufacturing environment including current compliance requirements for safety.
• Excellent problem-solving skills in an industrial equipment environment.