Process Engineer

Ardagh Group; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardagh Group seeks an Electrical Engineer to design, modify, and support controls projects from concept to on-site start-up. You will develop schematics, BOMs, and PLC/HMI programming for single machines to full lines, ensuring safety and adherence to codes.

You will coordinate with maintenance and operations, support in-house equipment builds, and contribute to Equipment Wellness programs while traveling up to 25% to manufacturing sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Technical Degree in Electrical Engineering or 7+ years' experience in Designing, programming, and implementing control systems.
• Experience with PLCs, HMIs, AC drives, servo controls, and machine safety.

Responsibilities

• Understands and complies with safety SOPs and work instructions.
• Domestic and international travel up to 25% for startup/installation/support.
• Design and implement electrical controls for projects and equipment upgrades.
• Generate electrical schematics and BOMs per company standards and codes.
• Provide technical assistance to manufacturing to resolve quality/productivity issues.
• Troubleshoot and implement solutions to production problems with electrical controls.
• Coordinate activities with maintenance, contractors, and operations personnel.
• Train plant electrical staff on new technologies.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

Panel design

Schematic drawings

AutoCAD

Electrical safety

Electrical standards NEC/NFPA/UL

Travel up to 25%

Team collaboration

Education

Electrical Engineering degree

Tools

PLC5/SLC500 (Allen-Bradley)

CLogix (NR)

Siemens S7

TI-505

Modicon

Panelview/WinCC Flex

Job description

• Provide electrical engineering design, modification, and support for multiple controls projects, ranging from a single machine to a complete line. Responsible for all phases of project including: concept, research, support, estimating, component selection, network design, panel design, schematic drawings, PLC programming, HMI design, on site installation, support and troubleshooting to determine the fundamental causes of equipment/operational issues.
• Support new equipment build in house.
• Support equipment upgrade / rebuild in house or on site
• Support for Equipment Wellness Programs.

Purpose Of The Job

• Provide electrical engineering design, modification, and support for multiple controls projects, ranging from a single machine to a complete line. Responsible for all phases of project including: concept, research, support, estimating, component selection, network design, panel design, schematic drawings, PLC programming, HMI design, on site installation, support and troubleshooting to determine the fundamental causes of equipment/operational issues.
• Support new equipment build in house.
• Support equipment upgrade / rebuild in house or on site
• Support for Equipment Wellness Programs.

Key Accountabilities:

• Understands and complies with position related safety SOPs and work instructions, especially for Electrical Safety, Lockout/Tag out, Machine Guarding, Housekeeping, SQF, and Personal Protective Equipment.
• Domestic and International travel (up to 25%) required to manufacturing sites to perform startup / installation/ support and troubleshooting duties.
• Designs, develops all aspects of programming and electrical engineering activities for new projects and/or equipment upgrades.
• Generates electrical schematics and BOM’s in compliance with established company standards and applicable regulatory codes.
• Provide technical assistance to the manufacturing operations to resolve quality and/or productivity issues to meet budgeted objectives.
• Troubleshoot and implement solutions to solve operational problems on equipment.
• Coordinate activities and efforts with maintenance, outside contractors, and operations personnel.
• Implements electric controls design by providing installation, start-up, and technical support to resolving production problems associated with electric controls.
• Assists manufacturing with process and/or quality improvements to meet cost and/or quality targets.
• Implements methods for improving OEE and spoilage reduction; through conveying layouts, control methods, and analyzing areas of process variations.
• Enhances engineering and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Provide Training of new technologies to plant electrical support staff.
• Organizes design project by identifying short-term and long-range issues; preparing timetables, cost estimates, and required resources.
• Being self-motivated and willing to set and hold high standards for work completed.
• Ability to work in a fast paced dynamic environment

Knowledge/skills/experience

• Minimum Technical Degree in Electrical Engineering or 7+ years' experience in Designing, programming, and implementing control systems.
• Experience working with PLC’s, (PLC5, SLC500, CLogix, Siemens S7, TI-505, Modicon), HMI’s,(CTC Interact, Panelview Plus, Wincc Flex) AC Drives (Yaskawa, ABB, AB)and Servo Controls.
• Experience with design and implementation of Network communication protocols, IE Profibus, Profinet, Ethernet I/P, Devicenet, Peerlink, ASI Modbus Plus.
• Experience with design and implementation of machine controls and equipment safety.
• Sound understanding of engineering and/or electrical principles and their creative application on the job.
• Working knowledge of electrical standards (NEC, NFPA, UL etc)
• Willing to engage others in a collaborative / matrix work environment
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications with good verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Agility to stand, bend, kneel, climb, reach, and pull

About Ardagh Metal Packaging

Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) is a leading supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners globally. An operating business of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group, AMP is a leading industry player across Europe and the Americas, with innovative production capabilities, 23 production facilities, more than 6,000 employees and recorded revenues of $4.8 billion in 2023. AMP is 76%-owned by Ardagh Group and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AMBP.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for brand owners around the world. We have grown to a team of approximately 20,000 people with revenues of more than $9 billion. Today we have a presence across the Americas, Europe and Africa.

• Ardagh produces many of the beverage cans and bottles that contain your favourite beverages.
• Our packaging is manufactured from metal and glass - permanent materials that can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality.
• Ardagh produces more than 60 billion containers per year (more than 160 million containers per day).

The future we’re creating for Ardagh is built around our four Core Values of Inclusion, Trust, Teamwork and Excellence. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team - you'll enjoy the journey!