Senior Controls Engineer & Packaging Automation Lead

Praxis Packaging Solutions; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Praxis Packaging Solutions is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize automated packaging and production systems. You will work with supervision and diverse teams to ensure cGMPs and Praxis SOPs are followed, focusing on packaging automation, including PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and integrated equipment.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining PLC/HMI code, supporting installations and startups, resolving production issues, documenting control

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or related technical field is required or equivalent.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial automation or controls engineering, preferably in packaging or manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms) is required.
• Experience in a regulated environment (cGMP, OTC, or pharmaceutical) preferred.
• Experience with vision systems, motion control, and robotics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain PLC, HMI, and control system programs for packaging and processing equipment.
• Support new equipment installations, startups, and product launches, including integration of control systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls-related issues on production equipment in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to improve equipment performance, efficiency, and reliability.
• Assist with equipment qualifications, including IQ/OQ/PQ.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Vision systems

Robotics

ERP/data integration

Electrical schematics

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical/Controls Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens PLC

AutoCAD Electrical

Job description

Praxis Packaging Solutions is seeking a Controls Engineer to design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize automated packaging and production systems. You will work with supervision and diverse teams to ensure cGMPs and Praxis SOPs are followed, focusing on packaging automation, including PLCs, HMIs, vision systems, and integrated equipment.

Responsibilities include developing and maintaining PLC/HMI code, supporting installations and startups, resolving production issues, documenting control