Electrical & PLC Engineer — Drive Reliability & Automation

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

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.