Electrical & PLC Engineer

Sealed Air Corporation; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 103,000 - 177,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods and enable a safer, more resilient global supply chain. The Electrical & PLC Engineer will design, maintain, and optimize PLC-driven control systems supporting Reading, PA and Modena, PA operations to maximize equipment reliability and safety.

Responsiblities include ladder logic development, troubleshooting Rockwell-based PLCs, and improving DCS/HMI systems while collaborating with operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required or preferred.
• 3–7+ years of industrial experience in paper, pulp, or heavy manufacturing is preferred.
• Hands-on PLC programming experience with Allen‑Bradley and familiar with electrical schematics & P&IDs.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC systems (Rockwell Automation).
• Support and improve DCS/HMI systems for production efficiency.
• Lead capital projects including upgrades, installations, and commissioning.
• Ensure safety compliance with NFPA 70E and lockout/tagout procedures.

Skills

PLC programming

Automation platforms

Motor controls & drives

Industrial communication protocols

Reading schematics & P&IDs

Troubleshooting in 24/7 environment

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Allen-Bradley Rockwell Automation

ABB automation platforms

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.

Position Summary

The Electrical & PLC Engineer is responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing electrical control systems and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) that support the continuous paper mill operations at our Reading, PA and Modena, PA sites. This role ensures maximum equipment reliability, process efficiency, and safety compliance across production areas such as pulping, paper machines, finishing, and utilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC systems (e.g., Rockwell Automation)
• Support and improve Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)
• Diagnosing and resolving electrical and automation issues in production equipment
• Develop and modify control logic, ladder diagrams, and function block programming
• Lead and support capital projects, including system upgrades, installations, and commissioning
• Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to reduce downtime and improve reliability
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions
• Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards (NFPA, OSHA), and mill policies
• Maintain accurate documentation of control systems, wiring diagrams, and software backups
• Support predictive and preventive maintenance programs

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley) required
• Experience with drive systems and automation platforms from ABB is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred
• 3-7+ years of industrial experience (paper, pulp, or heavy manufacturing preferred)
• Strong understanding of motor controls, drives (VFDs), instrumentation, and power distribution
• Experience with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profibus, Modbus)
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs
• Familiarity with safety systems and standards (e.g., NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout procedures)
• Knowledge of advanced process control (APC) or optimization systems
• Project management experience (budgeting, scheduling, vendor coordination)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT certification preferred

Skills

• Troubleshooting and problem-solving in real-time production environments
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Ability to work in a 24/7 manufacturing environment (including on-call support)
• Attention to detail with a focus on safety and reliability

Work Environment

• Industrial setting with exposure to noise, heat, humidity, and moving machinery
• May require climbing, confined space entry, and use of PPE
• Occasional off-hours or emergency support required

Pay Transparency

Salary Range: $102,600-$176,755

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.

• health
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• and other benefits

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.

Relocation: No