Controls Engineer - Automation & Packaging Systems

Huhtamaki Group

Hammond (IN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Huhtamaki Hammond, Indiana plant is seeking a Controls Engineer to troubleshoot and optimize plant control systems, including PLCs, VFDs, I/O, sensors, and HMIs. You will work closely with the engineering team to maintain safe, compliant operations.

Must have 1–3 years of experience, a degree in engineering, and familiarity with Allen-Bradley and Beckhoff systems. This full-time role offers hands-on automation work and opportunities to support capital projects.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 1–3 years of controls and automation experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
  • Experience with PLCs and electrical systems is essential.

Responsibilities

  • Troubleshoot plant control systems including PLCs, VFDs, I/O, sensors, HMIs, networks, and automation software.
  • Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations and Huhtamaki standards.
  • Support Engineering Manager to achieve plant goals and capital projects.
  • Develop training materials for maintenance technicians.
  • Update control drawings and documentation on the company network.
  • Plan weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance activities for controls and automation.

Skills

PLC programming
Industrial automation
Electrical engineering fundamentals
Troubleshooting
Maintenance planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering
Bachelor’s degree in engineering-related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk
ControlLogix RSLogix
Rockwell PlantPAx
Beckhoff PLC systems
HMIs

Job description

Huhtamaki Hammond, Indiana plant is seeking a Controls Engineer to troubleshoot and optimize plant control systems, including PLCs, VFDs, I/O, sensors, and HMIs. You will work closely with the engineering team to maintain safe, compliant operations.

Must have 1–3 years of experience, a degree in engineering, and familiarity with Allen-Bradley and Beckhoff systems. This full-time role offers hands-on automation work and opportunities to support capital projects.

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