Electrical Controls Engineer - PLC & Industrial Automation

Toppan Packaging Americas; Bluegrass (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company  匹

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is seeking an experienced Electrical/Controls Engineer for our Morristown, TN facility, onsite. You will lead PLC programming using Siemens STEP 7 and Schneider Electric platforms while ensuring safe, reliable operation.

This role requires AutoCAD and CMMS proficiency, strong problem-solving, and mentoring abilities to coordinate maintenance with operations. Onsite, you’ll drive continuous improvement and safety initiatives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and modify PLC programs using Siemens STEP 7 and Schneider Electric software.
• Lead safety processes and ensure compliance with environmental and safety regs.
• Lead plant maintenance planning, scheduling, and team coordination.
• Collaborate with operations to improve equipment reliability and process performance.
• Mentor technicians and engineers; manage contractors and vendors.

Skills

PLC programming

Siemens STEP 7

Schneider Electric PLC

AutoCAD

CMMS

Electrical troubleshooting

Industrial networks

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Maintenance or Engineering

Tools

CMMS software

AutoCAD

Electrical schematics

Ethernet/IP / Profibus / Modbus

Job description

TOPPAN Packaging Americas is seeking an experienced Electrical/Controls Engineer for our Morristown, TN facility, onsite. You will lead PLC programming using Siemens STEP 7 and Schneider Electric platforms while ensuring safe, reliable operation.

This role requires AutoCAD and CMMS proficiency, strong problem-solving, and mentoring abilities to coordinate maintenance with operations. Onsite, you’ll drive continuous improvement and safety initiatives.