Controls Engineer

Amcor; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Company-paid holidays

Wellbeing program

HSAs/FSAs

Life insurance & disability

Parental Leave

Retirement plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Amcor in Franklin, IN seeks a Controls Engineer to support process controls, automation, data connectivity, and vision inspection systems on the production floor. You will help design, deploy, and maintain PLC and SCADA/Ignition systems and drive digital/continuous improvement initiatives under the Engineering and Maintenance Manager.

The role emphasizes setup and optimization of vision systems and collaboration with OEMs to map data and upgrade controls, with strong safety compliance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Electrical/Computer engineering or similar field.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, deploy, and upgrade process data acquisition, automation, and control systems for the Franklin, IN plant.
• Determine data point availability and quality on PLCs and industrial computers.
• Develop communication routes for plant assets.
• Build Ignition-based solutions with back-end and front-end visualizations for plant floor use.
• Program PLCs using IEC 61131-3 languages.
• Coordinate with OEMs for data mapping and connectivity upgrades.
• Manage plant controls integration projects, timelines, and resources.
• Apply safe work practices per electrical codes.
• Own vision inspection system setup and optimization including cameras, lighting, recipes, and inspection parameters.
• Provide troubleshooting and training on vision systems to production and maintenance teams.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Ignition (Inductive Automation)

AutoCAD

EPLAN

SolidWorks

OPC UA

Modbus

BACnet

SQL databases

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Cognex/Keyence/Omron vision systems

HMI development

Job description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTube

Job Description

Overview

The Controls Engineer supports process controls, automation, data connectivity, and vision inspection systems for the Franklin, IN plant, with particular emphasis on the setup, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the vision inspection systems used on the production floor. The role also includes the design, deployment, and maintenance of PLC and SCADA/Ignition systems, and plays a key part in advancing the plant’s digital and continuous improvement initiatives. The Controls Engineer reports to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager.

Location: Franklin, IN

Responsibilities

• Design, test, deploy, and upgrade process data acquisition, automation, and control systems that fit the needs of the plant, including the creation of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic drawings as needed
• Determine and test availability and quality of data points on company assets (PLCs, industrial computers, etc.)
• Develop and document communication routes for plant assets
• Utilizing Inductive Automation’s Ignition, build solutions that incorporate both the back-end system (tags, history, databases) and front-end visualizations (Perspective) for use on the plant floor
• Program PLCs to implement automation or data collection solutions using IEC 61131-3 languages
• Work with OEMs and vendors on equipment data mapping, controls upgrades, and connectivity
• Manage plant controls integration projects, including timelines and internal/external resource utilization
• Apply and maintain safe work practices for electrical and equipment work, including compliance with applicable national/state electrical codes
• Own setup, configuration, and performance improvement of plant vision inspection systems, including cameras, lighting, optics, recipes, and inspection parameters
• Support troubleshooting and training for production, quality, and maintenance personnel on vision system operation and changeover

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Computer Engineering, or another similar technical degree
• Knowledge of discrete manufacturing processes (especially plastics)
• Experience with SCADA/MES and data historian platforms (Ignition, Wonderware/AVEVA, FactoryTalk)
• Ability to create designs in mechanical and electrical CAD software (AutoCAD, EPLAN, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Working knowledge of industrial/facilities communications protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, BACnet, etc.)
• Experience developing/programming HMI screens or other real-time visualizations
• Working knowledge of various PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, etc.)
• Experience implementing, maintaining, or troubleshooting machine vision/inspection systems (e.g., Cognex, Keyence, Omron)
• Experience programming PLCs (ladder logic, structured text, function block, etc.)
• Experience with SQL databases (Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or others)
• Industrial networking knowledge
• Certification in Inductive Automation’s Ignition is a plus

Our Expectations

We expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:

• Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor team
• Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
• Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
• The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Benefits

When you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision plans
• Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
• Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
• Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
• Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)