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Controls Commissioning Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$79K - $103K/yr

Develops innovative Controls techniques, products, or services, maintaining a competitive edge in ... Bachelor's degree in engineering or 1+years' experience in industry * PLC/HMI experience * Panel ...

Toyota

Controls Commissioning Engineer

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$79K - $102K/yr

Develops innovative Controls techniques, products, or services, maintaining a competitive edge in ... Bachelor's degree in engineering or 1+ years' experience in industry * PLC/HMI experience * Panel ...

Toyota

Controls Commissioning Engineer

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

$80K - $103K/yr

Develops innovative Controls techniques, products, or services, maintaining a competitive edge in ... Bachelor's degree in engineering or 1+ years' experience in industry * PLC/HMI experience * Panel ...

Seneca

Senior Software Engineer (Controls)

Sausalito, CA · On-site

$140K - $200K/yr

We are seeking an exceptional and innovative Controls Engineer to design, develop, and implement control systems for our unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). The ideal candidate will have a strong ...

Stark Tech

Programmer II

Orlando, FL · On-site

$63K - $86K/yr

They must be a proficient problem solver with specialized expertise in HVAC Controls and Building ... innovative technologies like renewable natural gas conversion and energy storage solutions. At ...

Stark Tech

Programmer II

Orlando, FL · On-site

$63K - $86K/yr

They must be a proficient problem solver with specialized expertise in HVAC Controls and Building ... innovative technologies like renewable natural gas conversion and energy storage solutions. At ...

Stark Tech

Programmer I

Longwood, FL · On-site

$25.05 - $46.53/hr

They must be a proficient problem solver with specialized expertise in HVAC Controls and Building ... through innovative technologies. At Stark Tech, we invest in our employees by offering a ...

Stark Tech

Programmer I

Longwood, FL · On-site

They must be a proficient problem solver with specialized expertise in HVAC Controls and Building ... through innovative technologies. At Stark Tech, we invest in our employees by offering a ...

Automationtechies

Controls Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

$85K - $110K/yr

We are currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer for a well-established, nationally recognized engineering firm that delivers innovative solutions across architecture, engineering, planning ...

Automationtechies

Controls Engineer

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$82K - $106K/yr

We are currently seeking an experienced Controls Engineer for a well-established, nationally recognized engineering firm that delivers innovative solutions across architecture, engineering, planning ...

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Senior Controls Engineer

Hartsville, SC • On-site

Sonoco Products Company
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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$83K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

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Job description

From a small family business to a multi-billion-dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive.
Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.
Reporting directly to Sonoco's Manufacturing Automation Engineering Manager, the Senior Controls Engineer will be responsible for leading the electrical and controls design effort in Machinery Manufacturing's new facility in Hartsville, SC. They will be responsible for the design, build, integration, installation, and support of innovative controls and automation solutions for high volume, diverse manufacturing technologies for Sonoco's 300 global facilities.
Responsibilities
What you will be doing:
  • Design electrical and control systems for customized automation solutions using EPLAN.
  • Development of and compliance with process standards that will ensure consistency in the process to include a specific focus on maximizing the safety performance of all solutions.
  • Manage the change management process and IP security for all elements of solutions to include, but not limited to drawings, source code, and concepts.
  • Actively participate in and lead collaborative brainstorming sessions to conceptualize the simplest automation solution for complex problems.
  • Provide support for and assist Automation Technicians during panel fabrication, shop testing, installation, and field support.
  • Develop reliable PLC programs in the Studio5000 environment.
  • Develop intuitive HMI programs.
  • Integrate comprehensive alarms and messaging into PLC and HMI programs.
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting for automated machinery as needed.
  • Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure equipment is properly operated and maintained.
  • Support automated data collection and reliability tracking.
  • Create capital project proposals that clearly communicate the opportunity and proposed solution to Plant, Divisional, and Corporate leadership teams
  • Manage automation projects including supervising in-house, contract, and OEM resources to ensure projects are completed on-time and on-budget.
  • Collaborate with internal Supply Management and OEM to generate general scopes and/or detailed Performance - Statement of Work documents for new assets.
  • Actively collaborate with the Business Units in the Continuous Improvement Effort: Always find a way to keep improving. Maintain a working knowledge of Sonoco's products, processes, and machinery.
  • Directs drafters, designers, and technicians assigned to his projects. Obtains outside resources as required to accomplish project goals.
  • Coordinates projects with other departments as required.
  • Makes branch plant trips or vendor visits as required to accomplish project objectives.
  • Works closely with manufacturing personnel, division managers, marketing, and other disciplines as required.
  • Solid knowledge of all applicable safety regulations related to controls and automation solutions
  • Solid understanding and experience with electrical control system design software (EPLAN preferred)
  • Overseeing lean control panel fabrication process. (leveraging EPLAN Pro Panel or similar)
  • PLC and HMI programming (Studio5000 for PLC and Maple Systems for HMIs preferred)
  • Ignition or similar SCADA system experience is a plus.
  • Solid knowledge of troubleshooting equipment problems and performing complex system tests
  • Creative thinking skills
  • Detail-oriented personality
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the development team and Sonoco leadership.
  • Operates effectively in high pressure environments.

We'd love to hear from you if:
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Controls Engineering or similar equivalent experience.
  • Minimum 8-10 Years in Controls and Automation design.

Compensation:
The annual base salary range for this role is from $138,320 to $172,900. This position is eligible for a bonus as well.
At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S. Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.
Benefits
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services
  • Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family
  • Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

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Sonoco is a $5 billion global provider of consumer packaging, industrial products and packaging supply chain services. When collaborating with our customers, we leverage our deep knowledge of material science, our i6 Innovation ProcessTM, and our industry-leading packaging and services portfolio to create impactful customized solutions that build stronger brands. We produce packaging for many of the world's most recognized brands, in markets such as appliances and electronics, automotive, beverages, confection, construction, converted paperboard, fresh and natural food, frozen and refrigerated food, shaving, home, lawn and garden, medical/pharmaceutical, pet care, powdered beverages, recycling and snacks. Sonoco's operations consist of our global consumer packaging businesses (rigid paper and closures, flexibles and plastics); our display and packaging division (high-impact retail displays and packaging supply chain management); our industrial businesses (tubes and cores, reels and spools, uncoated recycled paperboard and Sonoco Recycling, one of the world's largest recyclers); and our Protective Solutions division (custom-designed protective, temperature-assurance and retail security packaging solutions and highly engineered components). From our headquarters in Hartsville, S.C., and more than 300 operations in 33 countries, we serve customers in 85 nations.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Hartsville, SC, US

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