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Electrical Controls Engineer

ProAmpac
Neenah, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026
ProAmpac is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. Providing creative packaging solutions, industry-leading customer service and award-winning innovation to a diverse global marketplace. We are guided in our work by five core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, Involvement and Impact. The safety and health of our team is our top priority.

Location: ProAmpac’s Neenah, WI Production Facility. Travel is limited to the Fox Valley area.

Relocation is not offered with this opportunity.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Outstanding Benefits

  • 11 paid holidays
  • Excellent PTO (vacation and personal time) available after 60 days
  • Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability Insurance and more
  • 401(k)
  • Wellness program with financial rewards for healthy lifestyle participation
  • And much more

What You Will Do

  • Troubleshoot open-loop and closed-loop process control systems
  • Work with plant Electricians and Mechanics during downtimes and PM’s to faster resolve time sensitive machine issues
  • Develop a cooperation with machine OEM’s and manufactures to better understand the designed control system
  • Proficient in ladder-logic, function block, instruction lists, and a variety of script coding platforms
  • Provide consistent, high-responsiveness support during business hours, with clear expectation of answering and addressing after-hours calls in a timely manner. Additional after-hours support is expected when the need arises.
  • Work with plant maintenance staff in developing training and understanding of existing controls.
  • Research new controls systems and enterprise architectures
  • Work with other departments to improve machine performance
  • Resolve controls-related machine issues
  • Project technical lead and may be responsible for some project management activities.
  • Work a flexible work schedule based on position goals and business needs.
  • Demonstrate appropriate and professional attitude in all dealings with co-workers, customers, and suppliers.
  • Markup and Maintain Electrical drawings for the plant and machinery
  • Assist Control Engineer in projects, code compliance, and related practices
  • Ability to be analyze, understand, and utilize technical documents related to instrumentation, software, and overall controls systems
  • Continuous improvement and understanding of industrial machine functionality and expectations is critical.
  • Must have the ability to direct, teach, complete, and coordinate tasks, alongside Electrical Technicians on the most appropriate electrical safety and control procedures, in order to successfully complete work orders and projects.

Qualifications

  • An Associates or Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical, EET, Software or Electrical Engineering is desired; 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
  • Experience with Rockwell, Parker/Eurotherm, Siemens PLC’s and software drives, Allen Bradley, Rockwell HMI’s and SCADA systems such as Wonderware.
  • Candidates should have additional experiences, including but not limited to: pneumatics, hydraulics, HVAC, electrical, electric motors, PLC’s, and general facility maintenance.
  • Possess a strong computer aptitude, with knowledge of utilizing background processes and services.
  • Ability to analyze and reverse engineer the designed functionality of a variety of paper and bag processes
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Experience writing code in multiple different IDEs.
  • Possess strong problem-solving and project management skills
  • Possess excellent written and interpersonal skills.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams

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