Controls Engineer

Amcor LLC; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Discretionary annual bonus program

Paid time off

Job summary

Amcor LLC in Franklin, IN is seeking a Controls Engineer to support and enhance process controls, automation, data connectivity, and vision inspection systems on the production floor. Responsibilities include PLC/SCADA/Ignition design, data acquisition, and the integration of imaging systems to improve plant performance.

The role emphasizes safe electrical practices, CAD design, and collaboration with OEMs to upgrade controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field related to engineering.
• Experience with SCADA/MES and data historians (Ignition, Wonderware/AVEVA, FactoryTalk).
• Ability to create mechanical/electrical CAD designs (AutoCAD/EPLAN/SolidWorks).
• Knowledge of PLCs and industrial networking protocols (OPC UA/Modbus/BACnet).
• Experience developing real-time HMIs and vision-system integration.
• Familiarity with SQL databases and machine-vision hardware.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, deploy, and upgrade data acquisition, automation, and control systems.
• Develop communication routes for plant assets and implement visualization solutions.
• Program PLCs using IEC 61131-3 languages and coordinate with OEMs.
• Own setup and performance of vision inspection systems on the plant floor.
• Support troubleshooting and training for production, quality, and maintenance teams.

Skills

Discrete manufacturing knowledge

HMI screen development

Industrial networking knowledge

Vision systems experience

PLC programming

SQL/database knowledge

OPC UA/Modbus/BACnet knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/electrical/related technical field

Tools

Ignition (Inductive Automation)

Wonderware/AVEVA

FactoryTalk

AutoCAD

EPLAN

SolidWorks

Cognex/Keyence/Omron vision systems

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.

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. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the "Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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Benefits

• 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)

About Amcor

Amcor is the global leader in developing and producing responsible consumer packaging and dispensing solutions across a variety of materials for nutrition, health, beauty and wellness categories. Our global product innovation and sustainability expertise enables us to solve packaging challenges around the world every day, producing a range of flexible packaging, rigid packaging, cartons and closures that are more sustainable, functional and appealing for our customers and their consumers. We are guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future. Supported by a commitment to safety, over 75,000 people generate $23 billion in annualized sales from operations that span over 400 locations in more than 40 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC www.amcor.com|LinkedIn|YouTube

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