Controls Engineer
Amcor Flexibles, LLC
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Job summary
The Controls Engineer at Amcor's Franklin, IN plant supports process controls, automation, data connectivity, and vision inspection systems. You will design, deploy, and maintain PLC and SCADA/Ignition systems, advancing the plant's digital and continuous improvement initiatives.
You will program PLCs and map data, evaluate data availability, and ensure safe practices while optimizing vision systems, cameras, lighting, and inspection parameters.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar technical field.
- Experience with discrete manufacturing processes (plastics preferred).
- 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.).
- Knowledge of industrial/facilities communications protocols (OPC UA, Modbus, BACnet).
- Experience developing/programming HMI screens or other real-time visualizations.
- Experience with PLCs (Allen-Bradley, Siemens).
- Experience with machine vision/inspection systems (Cognex, Keyence, Omron).
- Experience programming PLCs (ladder/structured text/FB).
- Experience with SQL databases (MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL).
- Industrial networking knowledge.
- Ignition certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Design, test, deploy, and upgrade data acquisition, automation, and control systems.
- Test availability and quality of data points on PLCs and industrial PCs.
- Document communication routes for plant assets.
- Build Vision solutions using Ignition (Perspective) for plant floor use.
- Program PLCs using IEC 61131-3 languages.
- Collaborate with OEMs for data mapping and controls upgrades.
- Manage plant controls integration projects and resources.
- Apply safe electrical practices in line with codes.
- Set up and optimize plant vision inspection systems (cameras, lighting, recipes).
- Troubleshoot and train production, quality, and maintenance on vision systems.
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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. LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Facebook, YouTube
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
- 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
- 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
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
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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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)
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