Global Electrical Controls Lead—Projects & Commissioning

Sealed Air Corporation; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 81,900 - 141,335; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions with a global footprint, seeking an Electrical Engineer for Controls & Projects in Duncan, SC. You will lead electrical and controls scope on proprietary equipment, validate designs, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions across sites.

The role focuses on designing, validating, and commissioning electrical/control systems for manufacturing improvements, deploying new technologies, and ensuring safe,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Hands-on experience designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting control systems (PLCs, HMIs, IO).
• Experience developing and modifying electrical drawings using 2D/3D CAD tools (EPLAN, DraftSight or similar).
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24 VDC.
• Experience working with industrial networks and automation architectures.
• Ability to analyze complex electrical and control system issues and drive effective solutions.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and global teams.
• Solid organizational skills to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30-40%, domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the electrical and controls scope for proprietary equipment projects, ensuring proper integration into production environments.
• Develop and validate electrical designs, schematics, IO lists, and control logic for system upgrades and new technologies.
• Support procurement, panel fabrication, wiring installation, system integration, and commissioning activities.
• Plan and execute FAT and SAT testing to verify system functionality, safety, and performance.
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues during installation and start-up.
• Evaluate and test new electrical and controls technologies in lab environments.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to align technical requirements and delivery timelines.
• Manage risks, maintain technical documentation, and provide clear project updates throughout execution.

Skills

Electrical design & controls

PLC & HMI programming

IO lists & control logic

2D/3D CAD (EPLAN/DraftSight)

Industrial networks & automation

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Travel readiness 30-40%

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

DraftSight

Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions with a global footprint, seeking an Electrical Engineer for Controls & Projects in Duncan, SC. You will lead electrical and controls scope on proprietary equipment, validate designs, and collaborate with vendors and internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions across sites.

The role focuses on designing, validating, and commissioning electrical/control systems for manufacturing improvements, deploying new technologies, and ensuring safe,