Industrial Automation Controls Engineer — Print, Die-Cut & Converting

Torrey Holistics; Brooklyn (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow International is expanding its automation footprint across high-volume print and converting operations in Ohio. You will own execution from concept through commissioning and help transform ideas into reliable production solutions.

The role focuses on programming and debugging PLCs, creating intuitive HMIs, and integrating controls across diverse production lines with a strong emphasis on throughput and quality. Collaboration with engineering and maintenance is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in electrical/controls engineering
• 3–5 years PLC programming experience; Allen-Bradley preferred
• Hands-on HMI development and controls integration in manufacturing
• Experience with machine vision, serialization, or inkjet/laser coding beneficial

Responsibilities

• Program, debug, and sustain PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley preferred) to stabilize and enhance production lines
• Create and maintain HMIs for equipment operators, ensuring intuitive interfaces
• Deliver controls integration across print, die-cutting, collating, finishing, and related web-handling systems
• Deploy industrial vision solutions for in-line inspection, quality gates, and serialization
• Integrate inkjet, laser, and variable-data printing within manufacturing workflows
• Support robotics programming and automation that boosts throughput, quality, and repeatability
• Produce and update electrical drawings, panel layouts, wiring standards, and controls documentation
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to implement automation on prioritized improvement initiatives

Skills

Industrial Robot Programming

Troubleshooting Industrial Automation

PLC Programming Experience

Pneumatics Troubleshooting

Education

B.S. in Electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering (or equivalent experience)

Job description

Industrial Automation Controls Engineer — Print, Die-Cut & ConvertingArrow International is growing its automation footprint across high-volume print and converting operations. As process-improvement opportunities expand and pull tab throughput projects mature, the slate of automation work is outpacing a single engineer’s bandwidth. That’s where you come in—owning execution from concept through commissioning and helping transform ideas into reliable production solutions.A day in this roleMorning might start on the floor reviewing an HMI update for a die cutter, then shift to troubleshooting an Allen-Bradley PLC issue affecting uptime. After lunch, you could be pairing with Process Engineering to integrate a machine vision check for serialization verification, followed by documenting a panel redesign and wiring standard so the next upgrade is repeatable. You balance hands-on production support with steady progress on projects that raise throughput, quality, and repeatability.What you’ll take onProgram, debug, and sustain PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley preferred) to stabilize and enhance production lines.Create and maintain HMIs for equipment operators, ensuring intuitive, reliable interfaces.Deliver controls integration across print, converting, die cutting, collating, finishing, and related web-handling systems.Deploy industrial vision solutions for in-line inspection, quality gates, and serialization confirmation.Integrate commercial inkjet, laser, and variable-data printing technologies within manufacturing workflows.Support robotics programming and automation that reduces labor, boosts throughput, improves quality, and drives repeatability.Produce and update electrical drawings, panel layouts, wiring standards, and other controls documentation.Work shoulder-to-shoulder with Process Engineering to implement automation on prioritized improvement initiatives.Collaborate with Controls Engineering to align integration strategies with process improvements.Troubleshoot with Maintenance and Production to resolve controls issues and maximize uptime.Assist with equipment upgrades, process enhancements, and installation of new automation.Standardize controls practices, documentation, and reusable solutions across production areas.Perform other duties as assigned.How you’ll collaborateYou’ll partner closely with Process Engineering, Controls Engineering, Production, Maintenance, and Operations to implement automation, integrate controls, improve equipment capability, and drive manufacturing efficiency across print, converting, die-cutting, and related lines.What you’ll bringB.S. in Electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering (or equivalent experience).3–5 years of PLC programming experience; Allen-Bradley preferred.Hands-on experience with HMI development and controls integration in industrial/manufacturing environments.Background supporting production equipment, automation projects, or manufacturing process improvements.Experience with industrial vision systems (e.g., Cognex or Keyence) is a strong plus.Familiarity with inkjet/laser coding, serialization, or variable-data printing integration is highly desirable.Robotics programming experience preferred.Ability to read, create, and maintain electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, panel designs, and controls documentation.Excellent troubleshooting skills for on-floor equipment and controls issues.Clear communication skills for cross-functional work with Engineering, Maintenance, Production, and Operations.Comfort operating in both project mode and hands-on production support.ProficienciesIndustrial Robot ProgrammingTroubleshooting Industrial Automation EquipmentPLC Programming ExperiencePneumatics Troubleshooting