Senior Controls & Automation Engineering Manager

Sonoco; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 126,310 - 133,740; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sonoco is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the electrical and controls group in Hartsville, SC. This role involves overseeing the design, installation, and support of innovative automation solutions for high-volume manufacturing technologies.

The ideal candidate will ensure safety standards, develop PLC and HMI programs, and manage automation projects, contributing to our commitment to advanced manufacturing processes and talent development.

Competitive salary and benefits including 401(k) with match, medical insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of electrical control system design.
• Experience overseeing lean control panel fabrication.
• Demonstrated leadership in technician development.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical and controls group in new facility.
• Develop process standards for safety performance.
• Manage automation projects ensuring delivery on-time.

Skills

Electrical control system design

PLC programming

HMI programming

Leadership and development

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Studio5000

Ignition SCADA

Job description

Sonoco is seeking a Senior Electrical Engineering Manager to lead the electrical and controls group in Hartsville, SC. This role involves overseeing the design, installation, and support of innovative automation solutions for high-volume manufacturing technologies.

The ideal candidate will ensure safety standards, develop PLC and HMI programs, and manage automation projects, contributing to our commitment to advanced manufacturing processes and talent development.

Competitive salary and benefits including 401(k) with match, medical insurance, and more.