Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer

Highcor

Morristown, Northern (TN, KY)

Hybrid

USD 75,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage
401(k) retirement plan with match
Paid time off and holidays
Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is seeking an experienced Electrical/Controls Engineer to design, program and maintain PLC systems across our North American facilities. You will lead safety initiatives, drive process improvements, and collaborate with operations to enhance reliability.

The role requires hands-on PLC expertise (Siemens STEP 7, Schneider Electric), strong AutoCAD documentation skills, and CMMS usage for maintenance planning and asset management. Onsite work in Morristown, TN is required.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3+ years leading a plant maintenance department in industrial manufacturing.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Maintenance, Engineering, or related field is required.
  • Experience with CMMS is preferred.
  • Experience in TPM or Reliability field is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and modify PLC programs using Siemens STEP 7 and Schneider Electric PLC software.
  • Lead safety processes to prevent injuries and ensure employee safety.
  • Lead plant compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
  • Drive plant/process improvements and set performance standards.
  • Collaborate with maintenance and operations to improve equipment reliability.
  • Read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics; support system upgrades.

Skills

Safety leadership
Root cause analysis
Team leadership
Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Siemens STEP 7
Schneider Electric PLC
AutoCAD
CMMS
Ethernet/IP
Profibus
Modbus

Job description

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is seeking an experienced Electrical/Controls Engineer to design, program and maintain PLC systems across our North American facilities. You will lead safety initiatives, drive process improvements, and collaborate with operations to enhance reliability.

The role requires hands-on PLC expertise (Siemens STEP 7, Schneider Electric), strong AutoCAD documentation skills, and CMMS usage for maintenance planning and asset management. Onsite work in Morristown, TN is required.

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