Automation & Controls Engineer — Mill Projects Lead

Sonoco; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,080 - 123,930; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking a Controls Engineer to maintain, upgrade, and optimize automation systems at our Paper Mill in Richmond, Virginia. You will be responsible for acting as the project lead on automation initiatives, closely collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams, while providing day-to-day technical support.

This role requires expertise in PLC programming, HMI configuration, and AutoCad proficiency. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a four-year college with a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering.
• Experience with PLC programming, including ladder logic.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Acting as project lead for automation and control projects.
• Creating documentation packages for control system projects.
• Training the maintenance team on control systems.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI configuration

AutoCad

Control system preventative maintenance

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Associate degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

Yaskawa drives

ABB DCS

Foxboro DCS

Job description

Sonoco is seeking a Controls Engineer to maintain, upgrade, and optimize automation systems at our Paper Mill in Richmond, Virginia. You will be responsible for acting as the project lead on automation initiatives, closely collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams, while providing day-to-day technical support.

This role requires expertise in PLC programming, HMI configuration, and AutoCad proficiency. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate in a team environment.