Signode

Manufacturing

ElectricalControlsEngineer

$75–115k Roselle, Illinois, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Electrical Controls Engineer at Signode. Skills: Electrical Controls, PLC programming, Automation systems. Develop PLC based control systems. Design HMI screens”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve production processes; Improve part quality; Improve safety

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshooting programs; Troubleshoot electromechanical systems; Troubleshoot pneumatic systems

Eligibility Requirements

10 - 20% travel annually, Occasional travel outside normal hours

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, 2-5 years programming automation, Familiarity troubleshooting electromechanical systems, Familiarity troubleshooting pneumatic systems, Rockwell PLC programming, Siemens PLC programming

Nice to Have

Familiarity with PDM systems, Familiarity with ERP systems, Industrial PLC control experience, Industrial Robot control experience, AutoCAD electrical experience, EPLAN experience

What You'll Do.

Develop PLC based control systems

Design electrical for new equipment

Design controls for new equipment

Design electrical for existing equipment

Design controls for existing equipment

Deploy industrial robots

Integrate automation systems

Troubleshoot programs at customer sites

Participate in technical design reviews

Submit engineering change orders

Assist with technical documentation

Select electrical components

Select pneumatic components

Select electro-mechanical components

Evaluate new technologies

Improve production processes

Collaborate with product managers

Collaborate with customers

Understand market requirements

Document product requirements

Communicate with suppliers

Communicate with assemblers

Communicate with service personnel

Communicate with management

Communicate with other engineers

Transition new products to production

Contribute to standard work processes

Conceptualize intellectual property

Pursue intellectual property

Coordinate development projects

Create electrical schematics

Review electrical schematics

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with product managers; Collaborate with customers; Communicate with suppliers; Communicate with assemblers; Communicate with service personnel; Communicate with management; Communicate with other engineers

Communication Scope

Technical documentation

Process & Methodology

Coordinate development projects

Full Job Description

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers. We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company. 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: The annual salary for this position ranges from $75,000 - $115,000 and varies based on specific responsibilities and geographic location. Starting annual salary within this range will be determined based on the candidate's experience, qualifications, and/or skillset. 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 wil

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