Automation & Controls Project Lead (Manufacturing)

Hood Container Corporation; Rural Hall (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus program

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Hood Container Packaging Solutions in Rural Hall, NC seeks a Technical Manager to lead PLC automation and controls projects from design through ramp-up. You will work with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and vendors to ensure reliable line performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, validation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient production launches.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of automation and controls experience in manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse environments.
• Project engineering fundamentals with clear, confident leadership communication.
• Hands-on experience with design reviews, FAT, commissioning, and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).

Responsibilities

• Support, program, and troubleshoot automated equipment and controls systems.
• Lead assigned project tasks, track progress, and update leadership on status.

Skills

Automation & controls

Project management

Engineering documentation

CAPA/change control

Tools

Cognex vision systems

Industrial marking systems (Domino, Zebra, Keyence, Markem)

EtherNet/IP/TCP

Job description

Hood Container Packaging Solutions in Rural Hall, NC seeks a Technical Manager to lead PLC automation and controls projects from design through ramp-up. You will work with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and vendors to ensure reliable line performance.

The role emphasizes hands-on testing, validation, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient production launches.