Electrical Controls Process Engineer: PLC & HMI Design

Ardagh Group; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardagh Group seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, modify, and support controls projects from concept to on-site start-up. You will develop schematics, BOMs, and PLC/HMI programming for single machines to full lines, ensuring safety and adherence to codes.

You will coordinate with maintenance and operations, support in-house equipment builds, and contribute to Equipment Wellness programs while traveling up to 25% to manufacturing sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Technical Degree in Electrical Engineering or 7+ years' experience in Designing, programming, and implementing control systems.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, AC drives, servo controls, and machine safety.

Responsibilities

• Understands and complies with safety SOPs and work instructions.
• Domestic and international travel up to 25% for startup/installation/support.
• Design and implement electrical controls for projects and equipment upgrades.
• Generate electrical schematics and BOMs per company standards and codes.
• Provide technical assistance to manufacturing to resolve quality/productivity issues.
• Troubleshoot and implement solutions to production problems with electrical controls.
• Coordinate activities with maintenance, contractors, and operations personnel.
• Train plant electrical staff on new technologies.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Panel design

Schematic drawings

AutoCAD

Electrical safety

Electrical standards NEC/NFPA/UL

Travel up to 25%

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PLC5/SLC500 (Allen-Bradley)

CLogix (NR)

Siemens S7

TI-505

Modicon

Panelview/WinCC Flex

Job description

Ardagh Group seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, modify, and support controls projects from concept to on-site start-up. You will develop schematics, BOMs, and PLC/HMI programming for single machines to full lines, ensuring safety and adherence to codes.

You will coordinate with maintenance and operations, support in-house equipment builds, and contribute to Equipment Wellness programs while traveling up to 25% to manufacturing sites as needed.