Controls & Automation Engineer – Packaging Automation
Quest Global
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Job summary
Quest Global is seeking a controls and automation engineer to design, develop, and implement advanced control systems for consumer packaged goods manufacturing at the Iowa City plant. You will lead automation projects, integrate intelligent systems, and work with cross-functional teams to improve process efficiency, quality, and safety.
The role requires a strong background in control theory, PLC/SCADA, and Rockwell platforms, with 2–3+ years in packaging automation.
Qualifications
- BS/MS in Engineering. Electrical/Electronics Engineering degree preferred.
- Process and/or Machine Control experience (Mandatory)
- Proven experience with PackML machine control standards (Mandatory)
- Proven expertise with sensors, motors, PLCs, and industrial automation
- 2-3+ years of professional experience in relevant technologies with collaboration across teams/organizations
- Experience in packaging automation (CPG Industry)
- Experience with Rockwell Control Logix platforms
- Experience with computer and industrial networks
- Experience with U-Pack control panels
Responsibilities
- Control System Design: Develop and implement control strategies for manufacturing processes, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety.
- Automation Development: Design and program automation solutions using PLCs, SCADA systems, and other control technologies to streamline operations and improve productivity.
- Intelligent Systems Integration: Implement advanced data analytics, machine learning algorithms, and AI-driven solutions to enhance process control and decision-making.
- Collaborative Projects: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality assurance, and maintenance, to identify automation opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- System Optimization: Conduct performance analysis and troubleshooting of existing control systems, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
- Documentation, Training, and Compliance: Prepare technical documentation, including system specifications and user manuals, while providing training and support to plant personnel on new systems and technologies. Ensure all automation systems adhere to industry standards and regulations, fostering a culture of safety in engineering practices.
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest controls engineering techniques and technologies.
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Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.
POSITION: Controls & Automation Engineer - Packaging Automation
Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.
We are looking for a highly skilled and agile Controls & Automation Engineer to join our teams that serve Industrial clients in the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industries. This Engineer will play a pivotal role in the design, development, and implementation of advanced control systems and automation solutions for our clients manufacturing processes at their Iowa City Plant. This position requires a strong understanding of control theory, automation technologies, and the ability to integrate intelligent systems to enhance operational efficiency, product quality, and safety. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background and the curiosity to solve hard problems as you will be in a leadership role defining business priorities and developing solutions.
- Control System Design: Develop and implement control strategies for manufacturing processes, ensuring optimal performance, reliability, and safety.
- Automation Development: Design and program automation solutions using PLCs, SCADA systems, and other control technologies to streamline operations and improve productivity.
- Intelligent Systems Integration: Implement advanced data analytics, machine learning algorithms, and AI-driven solutions to enhance process control and decision-making.
- Collaborative Projects: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality assurance, and maintenance, to identify automation opportunities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- System Optimization: Conduct performance analysis and troubleshooting of existing control systems, identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions.
- Documentation, Training, and Compliance: Prepare technical documentation, including system specifications and user manuals, while providing training and support to plant personnel on new systems and technologies. Ensure all automation systems adhere to industry standards and regulations, fostering a culture of safety in engineering practices.
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated with the latest controls engineering techniques and technologies.
- BS/MS in Engineering. Electrical/Electronics Engineering degree preferred.
- Process and/or Machine Control experience (Mandatory)
- Proven experience with PackML machine control standards (Mandatory)
- Proven expertise with sensors, motors, PLC’s, and industrial automation
- 2-3+ years of professional experience in relevant technologies with collaboration across teams/organizations
- Experience in packaging automation (CPG Industry)
- Experience with Rockwell Control Logix platforms
- Experience with computer and industrial networks
- Experience with U-Pack control panels
Pay Range: $60000 - $80000
Compensation decisions are made based on factors including experience, skills, education, and other job-related factors, in accordance with our internal pay structure. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan.
This role is considered an on-site position located in IOWA City/United States
- You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.
- Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
This role is based at our client’s plants at Iowa City, and will require some (~5-10%) occasional domestic travel to other manufacturing sites.
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
- Short/Long Term Disability
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