3 Days Left) Manager Controls

Job Description

Job description:

Experienced Controls Engineer SME supporting manufacturing operations across paper and packaging machines. Require hands-on technical expertise with mentorship responsibilities to develop the next generation of electrical and controls engineers.

Primary Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

- Design, develop, and optimize control systems for automated manufacturing equipment including corrugated box production, tissue converting, wet wipes, diaper manufacturing, and packaging machinery (VFFS/HFFS)
- Provide technical solutions for complex automation challenges across multiple manufacturing platforms
- Develop and maintain electrical and control system standards and best practices
- Troubleshoot and resolve critical control system issues across various manufacturing platforms
- Execute system improvements to enhance equipment efficiency, reliability, and product quality
- Implement industrial networking solutions and integrate various control systems

Mentorship Knowledge Transfer

- Coach and mentor junior electrical and controls engineers in electrical and control system design, programming, and troubleshooting
- Review and validate electrical and control system designs and programs developed by junior engineers
- Guide junior electrical and controls engineers in developing engineering specifications and original design concepts
- Develop and conduct technical training programs for team members
- Create technical documentation and knowledge base materials
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team

Tool/Technical skills:

- 15+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls engineering
- Demonstrated expertise in packaging and converting machinery control systems
- Extensive experience in selection and use of control system hardware (e.g., controller, power supplies, input/output cards and chassis, communication hardware, etc.)
- Expert-level knowledge in PLC, HMI and SCADA system design, programming, and troubleshooting (preferably Siemens, Allen Bradley and Beckhoff)
- Strong understanding of industrial networks and communication protocols (Profinet, Ethernet/IP, Modbus, DeviceNet, BACnet)
- Proven experience with motion control systems and servo applications (Servo drive parameterization, programming, and tuning)
- Expert knowledge in
- selection of motors, motor controllers or drives, calculation of motor horsepower, torque, speed range, reduction ratios etc.
- selection of sensor technologies applicable to the desired type of measurement and have good knowledge in sensor characteristics.
- selection of other control elements like solenoid valves, On-off devices/relays, self-regulating devices, transducers, current/pneumatic [I/P] conversion, etc. based on application
- Conversant with codes, standards, and regulations like ISO, IEC, ANSI, ISA, NEC, NEMA, NFPA, OSHA and UL.
- Experience with Digital Twin and Simulation Tools
- Knowledge of Industry 4.0 and IIoT Technologies
- Knowledge of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) Integration

Required Competencies

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Proven mentoring and coaching experience
- Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives
- Strong documentation and technical writing skills
- Project management capabilities

Education and Experience:

- Bachelor s degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (EEE) or Electronics and Communication Engineering (ECE) or Instrumentation and Controls Engineering (ICE) with 15+ years of relevant industry experience; Master s degree Preferred

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