Electrical Controls & Sustaining Industrial Equipment Senior Engineer

Sealed Air; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 123,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air is seeking an Electrical Controls & Sustaining Senior Engineer in Charlotte to own the electrical controls lifecycle for industrial packaging equipment, from initial commercialization to sustaining support.

You will design and troubleshoot PLC/HMI, servo, and motion systems for Rotary Chamber Vacuum Machines, Tunnels, Bag Loaders, and related equipment, collaborating across Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve reliability and safety.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in designing, troubleshooting and supporting industrial automation and electrical controls.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, drives, motion control and servo systems.
• Experience programming and debugging industrial control systems in real‑world manufacturing environments.
• Experience with control platforms such as Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell, Siemens, Omron or Mitsubishi.
• Ability to read and develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs and engineering docs.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis and problem solving skills.
• Experience working with automated equipment in manufacturing or plant settings.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical controls lifecycle for assigned equipment from commercialization through sustaining support.
• Design, modify, debug, and maintain PLC, HMI, servo, VFD and motion systems for new and existing equipment.
• Investigate complex electrical failures, perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Support machine testing, commissioning, field validation and equipment evaluations.
• Develop electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts and BOMs; maintain documentation.
• Lead ECOs, component replacements, and obsolescence activities across lifecycles.
• Diagnose issues using controller logic, fault history, drawings and field data; translate insights into improvements.
• Provide advanced technical support to field teams and translate experience into future designs.
• Drive reliability improvements, standardization and cost reduction across platforms.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to improve manufacturability and serviceability.

Skills

Industrial automation

Electrical controls

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Equipment reliability

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation

Siemens

Omron

Mitsubishi

Job description

Job Description

Electrical Controls & Sustaining Industrial Equipment Senior Engineer

SEE Headquarters - Charlotte

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.

What will you do as an Electrical Controls & Sustaining Senior Engineer at Sealed Air?

As an Electrical Controls & Sustaining Senior Engineer, you will serve as the electrical controls engineering owner for assigned industrial packaging equipment throughout its lifecycle, from commercialization through sustaining support and end-of-service-life.

You will design, develop, troubleshoot, and improve electrical control systems for Rotary Chamber Vacuum Machines, Tunnels, Bag Loaders, and related automated equipment. This is a hands‑on engineering role, with a strong focus on industrial controls, machine troubleshooting, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement.

You will work closely with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Service, Product Management, Sales, and suppliers to solve complex equipment issues, support new equipment commercialization, and improve the performance, serviceability, safety, and reliability of existing platforms.

Why do we need you?

• Own the electrical controls engineering lifecycle for assigned industrial equipment platforms and provide technical direction from commercialization through sustaining support.
• Design, modify, debug, and maintain PLC, HMI, servo, VFD, and motion control systems for new and existing equipment.
• Investigate complex electrical and controls‑related equipment issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement practical corrective actions that minimize customer downtime.
• Support machine testing, commissioning, field validation, customer equipment evaluations, and engineering investigations.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, BOMs, engineering documentation, and equipment configuration records.
• Lead Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), component replacements, obsolescence activities, and other lifecycle engineering changes.
• Use controller logic, fault history, service records, drawings, remote connectivity, and field information to diagnose equipment issues.
• Provide advanced technical support to Technical Service Representatives and field personnel and help translate field experience into future equipment improvements.
• Drive reliability improvement, component standardization, design simplification, commonization, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to improve equipment manufacturability, serviceability, safety, and long‑term supportability.

What skills will help you succeed?

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent technical background and experience.
• Approximately 5-7 years of professional experience designing, troubleshooting, and supporting industrial automation, electrical controls, or automated machinery.
• Strong hands‑on experience with industrial controls, particularly PLCs, HMIs, drives, motion control, and servo systems.
• Experience programming, debugging, and troubleshooting industrial control systems in real‑world manufacturing or equipment environments.
• Experience with Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Omron, Mitsubishi, or comparable control platforms.
• Experience reading and developing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Strong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working directly with automated equipment in a manufacturing or plant environment; customer‑site experience is also valuable.
• Experience with packaging equipment or food packaging is highly valued, but experience with other automated machinery, conveyors, material handling, or similar equipment will also be considered.
• Working knowledge of machine safety and applicable electrical standards such as NEC, NFPA 79, UL, and CE.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information effectively with engineering, manufacturing, technical service, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across functions.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 20%, including occasional overnight, domestic, and international travel.

Pay Transparency

$122,900 - $141,335 annually

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, internal equity, and business needs.

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.

Information at a Glance

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.