Electrical Controls Engineer - Roselle, IL

Signode

Electrical Controls Engineer - Roselle, IL

Roselle, IL
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    Benefits:

    Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

    Salary :

    $95,000 - $114,000

    Summary:

    Signode, a leader in packaging and automation equipment, is seeking an Electrical Controls Engineer for our Application Engineering Department. The role involves designing, planning, integrating, and commissioning end-of-line packaging equipment. The incumbent will support the electrical and electronic controls, as well as instrumentation, for both new and existing machinery and support equipment used in the manufacturing process. This includes equipment that is either purchased or fabricated in-house. Strong technical skills in control engineering and familiarity with automation systems are essential for this role.

    Essential Functions:

    • Develop PLC based control systems, with PLC ladder logic, including structured text or function block, using various computer programs including Rockwell and Siemens based software.
    • Design and develop HMI screens to interface with the main/remote control system.
    • Design, plan, and implement electrical/controls for new and existing equipment for improved performance.
    • Integrate automation systems, including troubleshooting programs at customer sites.
    • Participate in technical design reviews to ensure electrical design integrity is achieved.
    • Submit engineering change orders and assist with technical documentation.
    • Build and test prototypes.
    • Select electrical, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical components.
    • Evaluate new technologies in the electrical and electronic field for the purpose of incorporating these technologies in these manufacturing processes.
    • Utilize these technologies to improve production processes, part quality, and safety.
    • Collaborate with product managers and customers to understand market requirements and document product requirements.
    • Communicate with suppliers, assemblers, service personnel, management, and other engineers to help transition new products from prototype into full production.
    • Develop test plans.
    • Contribute to the development of standard work processes.
    • Conceptualize and pursue intellectual property related to new products.
    • Coordinates small development projects.
    • Create and review electrical schematics in AutoCAD.
    • 10 - 20% travel annually.
    • Ability to interface with vendors and customers.
    • Occasional travel outside of normal business hours in urgent situations.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Education :

    Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Automation, Computer Science, or related field.

    Experience :

    • 2-5 years of experience programming automation or packaging equipment.
    • Familiarity and aptitude for troubleshooting electromechanical and pneumatic systems.
    • Familiarity with PDM and ERP systems preferred.
    • Rockwell and / or Siemens PLC programming.
    • Industrial PLC and Robot control experience is a plus.
    • Experience using CAD systems, AutoCAD electrical experience preferred.
    • EPLAN experience a plus.

    Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

    • Safety and Security
    • Detailed Oriented
    • Team Player
    • Adaptability
    • Time Management
    • Conceptual Ability

    Additional Information

    Reasonable Accommodation Statement

    To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

    The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

    Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

    Reasonable Accommodation Statement

    To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

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    The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

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    Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

  • Compensation
    $95,000-$95,000 per year