Senior Controls Engineer

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.