Electrical Controls Engineer

Sealed Air; Iowa Park (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Professional development assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sealed Air in Iowa Park is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain a broad range of electrical systems and equipment in support of manufacturing operations.

You will work under the Technical Manager, collaborating with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to meet project specifications, budgets, and schedules while adhering to safety standards. Prior experience with Allen Bradley tools and plastics extrusion is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum three years of electrical controls experience.
• Experience with Allen Bradley software suites.
• Experience in plastics extrusion is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma, SPC or equivalent preferred.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Designs and modifies electrical equipment and systems.
• Directs and coordinates installation, maintenance, and testing.
• Collaborates with engineers, customers, and vendors.
• Prepare specifications and budgets for projects.
• Ensure compliance with codes and safety standards.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

SPC

Self-starter

Three years experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RS Logix 5000

Studio 5000

FactoryTalk View

DraftSight 2024

Job description

Electrical Controls Engineer – Iowa Park

Requisition ID: 56661

Job Description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

BASIC FUNCTION

Under the direction of the Technical Manager, this position works independently or in conjunction with engineers, production and maintenance personnel. The Electrical Controls Engineer is responsible for the design, deployment and maintenance of a broad range of electrical systems and equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Designs and modifies electrical equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
• Designs and directs engineering and maintenance personnel in fabrication of test control apparatus and equipment, and determines methods, procedures, and conditions for testing designs.
• Develops applications of controls, instruments, and systems for new commercial, domestic, and industrial uses.
• Directs activities to ensure that manufacturing, construction, installation, and operational testing conform to functional specifications and customer requirements.
• Directs and coordinates operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and systems in field installations.
• Confer with engineers, customers, and others to discuss existing or potential engineering projects and products.
• Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, facilities, components, products, and systems for commercial, industrial, and domestic purposes.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing, construction, installation, maintenance, support, documentation, and testing activities to ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and customer requirements.
• Perform detailed calculations to compute and establish manufacturing, construction, and installation standards and specifications.
• Inspect completed installations and observe operations, to ensure conformance to design and equipment specifications and compliance with operational and safety standards.
• Plan and implement research methodology and procedures to apply principles of electrical and controls theory to engineering projects.
• Prepare specifications for purchase of materials and equipment.
• Supervise and assist the training of the project team members as necessary.
• Oversee project production efforts to assure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time and within budget.
• Prepare and study technical drawings, specifications of electrical systems, and topographical maps to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards and customer requirements.
• Assist in developing capital project programs for new equipment and major repairs.
• Develop budgets, estimating labor, material, and construction costs for projects.
• Compile data and write reports regarding existing and potential engineering studies and projects.

INTERNAL INTERACTION REQUIRED WITH:

• Production Personnel
• Maintenance Personnel
• Engineering Personnel

EXTERNAL INTERACTION REQUIRED WITH:

• Sales
• Vendors
• Customers (End Users)
• Customer Service

SUPERVISES:

N/A

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE:

• Three years (+) prior experience preferred
• Experience with Allen Bradley software programming suites, this includes but is not limited to RS Logix, 5000, Studio 5000, and FactoryTalk View
• Draftsight 2024 experience a plus
• Prior experience in Plastics Extrusion process and/or conversion of products a plus
• Prior use of designed experiments, Lean Six Sigma, SPC or equivalent preferred
• Self-starter capable of working independently with minimal supervision

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Will consider candidates with degrees in other engineering disciplines as well as Computer Science if accompanied by relevant experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work both independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills along with professional presentation and negotiation skills
• Exhibits qualities of flexibility and innovation
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and a work ethic that corresponds with SEE's core values

Benefits and Perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid elder care
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $81,900 -$141,335

The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being.

Information at a Glance

Requisition id: 56661

Relocation:No

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?

It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise.

Corporate sustainability – it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate.

Customer Success – meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values.

Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.