Controls Engineer

Essential Functions

• Troubleshoot plant control systems including PLCs, VFDs, I/O hardware, sensors, HMIs, communication networks, DCS systems, and automation software—through direct, hands-on involvement and by collaborating with internal and external resources.
• Maintain compliance with internal and external safety and environmental regulations, as well as various Huhtamaki compliance standards.
• Reports to the Engineering Manager to support the achievement of plant goals and objectives.
• Recommend improvements and optimizations for automation systems.
• Develops training materials for technical skills development for plant electricians and instrumentation technicians.
• Updates control system drawings and documentation, ensuring hard copies are maintained in control panels and electronic copies are saved and updated on the company network.
• Supports annual capital project planning and execution for the Hammond plant.

Required Job Qualifications

• Minimum one to three years of experience in the controls & automation field.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field.
• Working knowledge of PLC systems including programming and troubleshooting.
• Preferred Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Proficiency with Allen-Bradley automation systems and software including Factory Talk, ControlLogix, RS Logix; also, Rockwell DCS, Plant PAX, HMI’s.
• Proficiency with Beckhoff PLC systems.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment.

Environment

• Requires walking (approximately 10% of the time), standing (55%), and sitting (35%).
• Duties may involve twisting, bending/stooping, squatting/kneeling, and reaching above, at, and below shoulder level.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods, as required by circumstances in the plant.
• Frequently utilizes hands and fingers for handling and grasping objects and must be able to reach with hands and arms.
• Involves climbing ladders or stairs and maintaining balance.
• May occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Safety glasses.
• Safety toe shoes.
• Hearing protection.
• A bump cap or hard hat as applicable.

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• The use of beard nets.
• The use of hair nets.
• The prohibition of jewelry including jewelry worn for exposed body piercings.
• Other applicable cleanliness standards.