Controls Engineer

Plastipak Packaging, Inc; Medina (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance Coverage

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging, Inc is looking for a Controls Engineer in Medina, OH, responsible for programming and debugging control logic for high-speed packaging equipment. You will work closely with PLCs and HMIs and must have a minimum of 7 years of experience in this domain.

The role offers various benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. Join us in providing high-quality packaging solutions!

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of PLC programming skills.
• Experience in HMI integration with Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC500, or Compact Logix.
• Knowledge of Fanuc robot programming is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and debug PLC programs for new equipment.
• Develop and implement Human-Machine Interface (HMI).
• Oversee the annual plant electrical preventative maintenance.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI integration/programming

Robot programming - Fanuc

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Allen‑Bradley

Keyence

Job description

As the Controls Engineer at Plastipak, you will be responsible for all controls and automation programming for our Medina, OH, location. This includes programming the control logic and debugging existing code for high-speed packaging equipment.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and debug PLC programs with Allen‑Bradley and Keyence for new equipment.
• Develop and implement Human‑Machine Interface (HMI).
• Oversee the annual plant electrical preventative maintenance and IR Scan.
• Participate in electrical troubleshooting for high-speed packaging equipment.
• Manage electronics and robotics project selection and installation.
• Coordinate and work with all electrical vendors as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is highly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of PLC programming skills and HMI integration/programming skills required with programs such as Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC500, Compact Logix, and Keyence.
• Robot programming – Fanuc is highly preferred.

Benefits

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short‑Term & Long‑Term Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs
• Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer.