Controls Engineer III

Pactiv Evergreen; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Controls Engineer to join their innovative team. This role involves designing and implementing control systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and providing technical support to clients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical engineering, particularly with Rockwell Allen-Bradley platforms, and will be adept at using CAD software. This position offers the opportunity to work on exciting projects that contribute to sustainable packaging solutions, while also providing a supportive environment for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about engineering and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

401(k) Plan with Dollar for Dollar Match

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Family Care Benefits

Up to Nine Paid Holidays

Two Floating Holidays

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in electrical controls engineering.
• Proficient in Rockwell Allen-Bradley platforms and CAD software.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement control systems under the supervision of the Controls Manager.
• Provide technical support and maintain electrical design documentation.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Rockwell Allen-Bradley Controls Platforms

Servo System Design

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com.

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics or statuses protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call [phone] or email [e-mail].

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

This position is eligible for an annual incentive bonus, 401(k) plan with no waiting period and dollar for dollar match up to 6% and immediate vesting, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, paid parental leave, up to nine paid Holidays and two floating Holidays, wellness program, tuition reimbursement and family care benefits.

Responsibilities

Job Description:

The Engineer III (Controls) candidate will complete all phases of control system design and implementation within an appropriate scope of work, timeframe, and cost structure and will work under the supervision of the Controls Manager. The deliverables from this role include electrical engineering design and documentation, programming for logic controllers and visualization interfaces, and technical support for key customers.

• For assigned product lines, maintain a fully documented and accurate electrical design and electrical controls programs that comply with established Evergreen and industry standards.
• Maintain a cost balance for the electrical design that achieves the lowest base cost with the highest manufacturing efficiency and lowest warranty. This balance should also account for the highest operational efficiency and lowest maintenance requirement.
• Produce electrical design/program changes to support sale orders, product improvements, change requests and non-conformances for assigned product lines.
• Provide timely, complete, and consistent technical support to internal and external business customers as required in support of assigned product lines.
• Support the Controls Team to increase output, standardization, and repeatability of designs and programs through developing and continuously improving engineering tools and work processes.

The Controls Engineer will complete all phases of the assigned accountabilities to a successful conclusion within the projected scope, timeframe, and budget. The assigned projects will be completed with minimal oversight from the Controls Manager. Collaboration with fellow Controls and Mechanical engineers is key.

Assignments will typically be with newer and mid-market level models with occasional sale order specials and product extensions. A solid technical knowledge of electrical system design and programming is key for this position, where the Controls Engineer is able to handle most assignments at a standard level of technology with minimal oversight.

The Controls Engineer in this position will provide a reasonable amount of support and training for lower-level staff and be able to coordinate a portion of their work through others.

Qualifications

The Controls Engineer in this position will be capable of identifying and creating electrical standards, procedures, engineering tools, and process improvement initiatives with direction from the Controls Manager.

• Degreed Engineer (preferably electrical, will consider mechanical or chemical).
• 5-10 years of professional experience in Rockwell Allen-Bradley Controls Platforms.
• Design experience with Servo System is desired.
• Proficient with CAD. AutoCad or SolidWorks is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce results.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with people.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies.
• Competencies:
• Action Oriented
• Organized
• Priority Setting
• Problem Solving
• Drive for Results
• Time Management
• Customer Focus
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Functional Technical Skills
• Learning On The Fly
• Self Development
• Ability to travel up to 30% and often with short notice.