Controls Engineer - Mill Automation & Projects Lead

SONOCO CANADA; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 102,080 - 114,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

A global packaging company is seeking a Controls Engineer to optimize control and automation systems at their Paper Mill. Responsibilities include project leadership, system upgrades, technical support, and collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and experience with PLC programming and control systems. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with distributed control systems and continuous process controls.
• Experience with control system preventative maintenance.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and control projects at the paper mill.
• Develop strategic plans for system modernization.
• Provide day-to-day technical support.

Skills

PLC programming

AutoCad skills

communication skills

team collaboration

troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in engineering

Associate degree in electrical engineering

Tools

Rockwell / Allen Bradley PLC

Siemens PLC

ABB

Yaskawa

Job description

A global packaging company is seeking a Controls Engineer to optimize control and automation systems at their Paper Mill. Responsibilities include project leadership, system upgrades, technical support, and collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and experience with PLC programming and control systems. Competitive salary and benefits offered.