Senior Electrical Engineer - PLC/Automation Lead & Projects

Dart Container; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

Dart Container is seeking a senior-level electrical engineer to apply extensive electrical engineering knowledge on large, long-duration projects. You will design, implement, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems and HMI software for automated production equipment.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, prioritizing work, and mentoring other engineers while driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field with 6+ years of related experience, or Associate’s degree with 12+ years of experience.
• Experience designing and troubleshooting complex control systems using PLC ladder logic, HMI, and controls software.
• Experience applying 5S procedures.
• Strong math knowledge and ability to apply calculus and statistics to design problems.
• Ability to prioritize and manage large, complex projects with limited supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize large-scale projects or programs with long durations.
• Lead and coordinate project work with other engineers, technicians, designers, and drafters.
• Troubleshoot and document electrical designs and software for machine and process controls.
• Develop designs for automated production equipment, PLC ladders, HMI, and control software.
• Oversee equipment debugging and installation and ensure successful implementation.
• Collaborate with production and other departments to draft reports and improve equipment and processes.
• Create test parameters and participate in testing and implementation of solutions.
• Establish continuous improvement plans for efficiency, quality, safety, or service.
• Mentor other engineers.

Skills

PLC ladder logic

HMI

Controls software

5S procedures

Engineering design principles

Advanced math

Project prioritization

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Associate’s degree + 12 years experience

Tools

PLC hardware

HMI software

Job description

Dart Container is seeking a senior-level electrical engineer to apply extensive electrical engineering knowledge on large, long-duration projects. You will design, implement, and troubleshoot PLC-based control systems and HMI software for automated production equipment.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional teams, prioritizing work, and mentoring other engineers while driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency.