R&D Controls Engineering Manager

Sealed Air Corporation; Streetsboro (OH); On-site; USD 103,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Sealed Air Corporation in Streetsboro, OH, is seeking a Controls Engineering Manager to lead the R&D Controls team. You will guide electrical hardware/software development for protective packaging systems and ensure agency approvals (CE, UL, CSA).

Responsibilities include defining scope, mentoring engineers, and coordinating with Manufacturing, Development Engineering, Quality, and other stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable solutions with strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field required.
• 8+ years of Electrical Engineering experience, including leadership and project management responsibilities.
• Experience with safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and agency approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing R&D Electrical Engineering team across electrical, automation, and controls disciplines.
• Provide technical leadership for the design, development, validation, and implementation of electrical and control system solutions.
• Define project scope, priorities, resource plans, and timelines to ensure successful execution of R&D initiatives.
• Make sound, independent decisions and effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while taking ownership of issues and driving timely resolution.
• Identify, attract, and develop talent through internal and external recruiting efforts, including succession planning.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, quality requirements, methods, policies, and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation to enhance the quality and performance of products delivered to customers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and performance requirements.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 20%.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Leadership

PLC programming

Automation controls

Team management

Project management

Communication

AutoCAD

HMI programming

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field

Tools

ControlLogix

DeviceNet

EtherNet/IP

HMI software

AutoCAD

Job description

Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance – a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com.

Sealed Air is seeking a highly motivated Controls Engineering Manager to join our fast-paced R&D Systems Engineering group in Streetsboro, Ohio. In this critical role, you will lead the Electrical Engineering team in developing electrical control hardware and software for Sealed Air’s Protective equipment, including our flagship family of fully automated packaging systems.

You will provide functional management and technical leadership across all phases of product development, from concept through manufacturing release. This role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities, contribute effectively as part of a team, ensure designs meet industry standards, and secure required agency approvals, including CE, UL, and CSA.

Scope

The R&D Controls Engineering Manager leads a team of electrical, automation, and controls engineers responsible for the development, design, testing, and implementation of innovative products, systems, and technologies. This role provides both technical and people leadership throughout the full project lifecycle, including scope definition, resource planning, execution, risk mitigation, and problem resolution. The position is responsible for developing team capability, ensuring engineers have the tools, training, and support needed to succeed, and fostering strong cross-functional collaboration with Manufacturing, Development Engineering, Quality, and other key stakeholders to deliver safe, reliable, and high-quality solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing R&D Electrical Engineering team across electrical, automation, and controls disciplines.
• Provide technical leadership for the design, development, validation, and implementation of electrical and control system solutions.
• Define project scope, priorities, resource plans, and timelines to ensure successful execution of R&D initiatives.
• Make sound, independent decisions and effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment while taking ownership of issues and driving timely resolution.
• Identify, attract, and develop talent through internal and external recruiting efforts, including active participation in succession planning.
• Ensure adherence to engineering standards, quality requirements, methods, policies, and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement and innovation to enhance the quality and performance of products delivered to customers.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety, quality, regulatory, and performance requirements.
• Travel domestically and internationally up to approximately 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in related field required.
• 8+ years of Electrical Engineering experience, including engineering leadership, people management, and project management responsibilities.
• Proficiency with PLC and related automation controls software, ControlLogix, DeviceNet and EtherNet applications, HMI Hardware and Software, and related controls technologies.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, and Access.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results, manage multiple priorities, and lead teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with a proven ability to build and lead high-performing teams.

Leadership & Engineering Management Competencies

• Coaching, mentoring, and development of engineering talent
• Team building, conflict resolution, and employee engagement
• Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management
• Technical leadership and sound decision-making
• Resource planning, project prioritization, and execution
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Engineering change management and product release processes
• Product lifecycle management (PLM) and configuration control
• Design review leadership and engineering governance
• Risk assessment, problem-solving, and root cause analysis
• Continuous improvement and process optimization
• Machine safety and regulatory compliance

Technical Expertise

• Industrial automation and control system architecture
• PLC, HMI, and machine control systems
• Motion control and motor control technologies
• PID and advanced process control systems
• Industrial communications and networking, including EtherNet/IP, CIP, Modbus, and OPC-UA
• Embedded systems architecture and development
• Programming in C, C++, C#, and .NET environments
• Edge device technologies and IoT connectivity

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.

Requisition id: 55579

Relocation: No

Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed 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.