Electrical & PLC Engineer

Sealed Air; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 102,600 - 176,755; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Sealed Air is seeking an Electrical & PLC Engineer for their operations in Reading, PA. This role involves designing, maintaining, and optimizing electrical control systems that support paper mill operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with PLC programming, a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, and several years in industrial settings. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with PLC programming required.
• 3–7+ years of industrial experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of motor controls and power distribution.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC systems.
• Support and improve Distributed Control Systems and HMI.
• Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures.

Skills

Troubleshooting and problem solving in real-time production environments

Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail with a focus on safety and reliability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

PLC programming (e.g., Allen‑Bradley)

Distributed Control Systems (DCS)

Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)

Job description

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)
• Diagnose and resolve 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
• 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
• Experience with drive systems and automation platforms from ABB or similar
• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. The company is dedicated 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.