Electrical Controls & Sustaining Senior Engineer Vertical Pouch Packaging (VPP)

Sealed Air; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 123,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air in Duncan, SC is seeking an Electrical Controls & Sustaining Senior Engineer to own the electrical controls lifecycle for Vertical Pouch Packaging (VPP) equipment from commercialization through sustaining support and end-of-life.

You will design, develop, troubleshoot, and improve control systems, work hands-on with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and servo systems, and collaborate with Mechanical, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supply Chain to enhance reliability, serviceability, and safety across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5–7 years designing, troubleshooting, and supporting industrial automation.
• Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, drives, motion control, and servo systems.
• Experience programming, debugging, and troubleshooting industrial control systems in real‑world manufacturing.
• 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 with packaging equipment is a plus; travel ~20%.

Responsibilities

• Own the electrical controls engineering lifecycle for assigned VPP equipment.
• Design, modify, debug, and maintain PLC, HMI, servo, VFD, and motion control systems.
• Investigate complex electrical and controls‑related issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support machine testing, commissioning, field validation, and equipment evaluations.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, BOMs, and documentation.
• Lead ECOs, component replacements, obsolescence activities, and other lifecycle changes.
• Use diagnostics and field data to diagnose complex machine issues.
• Provide advanced technical support to field personnel and communicate lessons learned.
• Drive reliability improvement and cost reduction across platforms.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and suppliers.

Skills

Industrial controls

PLC & HMI

Motion control

Servo systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens

Omron

Mitsubishi

Job description

Electrical Controls & Sustaining Senior Engineer Vertical Pouch Packaging (VPP)

Requisition ID: 56751

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 Vertical Pouch Packaging (VPP) 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 VPP equipment, with a strong focus on industrial controls, machine troubleshooting, equipment reliability, and continuous improvement. You will work hands‑on with PLCs, HMIs, servo systems, VFDs, motion control, sensors, and other machine control technologies.

You will partner with Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Technical Service, Product Management, Sales, and suppliers to resolve complex equipment issues, support commercialization of new equipment, and improve the reliability, serviceability, safety, and long‑term performance of VPP platforms.

Why do we need you?

• Own the electrical controls engineering lifecycle for assigned VPP 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 VPP 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, equipment performance data, service records, drawings, remote connectivity, and field information to diagnose complex machine issues.
• Provide advanced technical support to Technical Service Representatives and field personnel and communicate field lessons learned to engineering teams.
• 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.
• Experience with VPP, form‑fill‑seal, flexible‑film packaging, or other high‑speed packaging equipment is a plus .

• 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.
• Experience with VPP, form‑fill‑seal, flexible‑film packaging, or other high‑speed packaging equipment is a plus .

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.

Requisition id:56751

Relocation:Yes

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.