What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Controls Engineer position at Sealed Air and Careers?
Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value for our stakeholders. In 2023, Sealed Air generated $5.5 billion in revenue in 2023 and had approximately 17,000 employees operating out of 46 countries/territories and distributing products in 115 countries/territories around the world. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.
Job Description
We’re looking for a Lead Controls Engineer to take ownership of PLC systems, automation improvements, and controls reliability at our Hanover, PA plant. In this role, you’ll be the go-to technical expert for Allen-Bradley and Siemens controls while providing guidance to a small maintenance team (3–5 technicians). This is a high-impact position where you’ll drive system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and help shape the future of automation at the site.
If you’re a strong controls/PLC engineer who enjoys hands-on work, solving technical problems, and leading others, this role offers both immediate impact and long-term growth into broader engineering leadership.
What You’ll Do
- Design, program, and improve PLC systems (Allen-Bradley Siemens).
- Write, modify, and maintain ladder logic and control code for safe, reliable operations.
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and control system issues (24V–480V).
- Lead and mentor a team of 3–5 technicians, providing technical direction on automation and troubleshooting.
- Partner with production and engineering to improve equipment performance and reduce downtime.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and automation upgrades.
- Document controls procedures, safety standards, and preventive maintenance steps.
- Oversee the installation, repair, maintenance and operation of automated machinery and equipment.
- Develop and implement procedures to manage maintenance inventories.
- Work with site leadership planning, coordinating and prioritizing maintenance needs with production requirements.
- Work a primarily daytime schedule with flexibility for plant needs in a 24/7 environment.
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required.
- 3–5 years of experience in controls engineering or PLC programming.
- Strong experience with Allen-Bradley; Siemens exposure a plus.
- Ability to write, modify, and troubleshoot ladder logic and control code.
- Solid understanding of industrial electrical systems (up to 480V).
- Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on mindset.
- Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Previous management experience is a plus
- Experience in a manufacturing or 24/7 production environment preferred.
- Drive, initiative, and interest in growing into broader regional engineering leadership over time.
Requisition id: 48857
Relocation: No
Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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