Senior Controls Engineer: Automation & PLC Specialist

Sonoco; Hartselle, Northern (AL, KY); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) retirement plan with company 匹配

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Sonoco, a global packaging leader, seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead electrical and controls design across high-volume manufacturing. You will design, build, install and support innovative automation solutions, develop PLC/HMI programs, and manage projects with internal teams and suppliers.

A strong background in EPLAN, Studio5000, FANUC robotics, Cognex/Keyence vision and SCADA is required. You will collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to ensure reliable, safe equipment operation

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Controls Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 8–10 years in controls and automation design.
• Strong knowledge of electrical control system design and safety standards.
• Experience with EPLAN, Studio5000, and panel fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Design electrical and control systems for customized automation solutions using EPLAN.
• Develop PLC programs in Studio5000 and intuitive HMI programs.
• Lead automation projects and manage in-house, contract, and OEM resources.
• Integrate alarms and messaging into PLC/HMI and provide field support.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, and Supply Management teams.
• Oversee lean control panel fabrication and ensure safety compliance.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to deliver on-time, on-budget projects.

Skills

Electrical/Controls engineering

PLC programming

HMI programming

Robotics programming

Vision systems

Project management

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

EPLAN

Studio5000

Maple Systems

FANUC robotics

Cognex/Keyence vision

Ignition/SCADA

Job description

Sonoco, a global packaging leader, seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead electrical and controls design across high-volume manufacturing. You will design, build, install and support innovative automation solutions, develop PLC/HMI programs, and manage projects with internal teams and suppliers.

A strong background in EPLAN, Studio5000, FANUC robotics, Cognex/Keyence vision and SCADA is required. You will collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to ensure reliable, safe equipment operation