Sr Controls Engineer

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Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

About the role

Reporting to the New Product Development (NPD) Controls Manager, the Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for the design and implementation of control systems for packaging machinery. Key responsibilities include developing and documenting PLC, HMI, and motion control solutions in new equipment designs as well as upgrading and modifying existing systems. The Senior Controls Engineer provides ongoing technical support and troubleshooting to systems, service and manufacturing teams.

The NPD team is composed of engineering professionals in Aurora. This role offers a strong opportunity for cross-functional collaboration with peer engineers, engineering supervisors, enterprise engineering, machine assembly teams, and procurement.

Pregis is a rapidly growing company serving diverse, high-growth markets. We are committed to innovation, customer satisfaction, integrity, and a culture of teamwork and collaboration. If you're looking to be part of a dynamic and purpose-driven organization, Pregis could be the right fit for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build prototype control systems for packaging machinery
• Develop schematics, wiring diagrams, panel layouts, and BOM's for control systems
• Select hardware components and apply principles of panel and electrical control system design to panel layout, wiring and safety controls
• Develop and implement PLC, HMI, and motion control programs for new machinery.
• Modify and upgrade existing control systems to improve performance and functionality.
• Document system architecture, software, and theory of operations.
• Create complete drawing package for production including manufacturing guides, calibration procedures and start-up procedures
• Develop HMI's for best-in-class user experience
• Provide troubleshooting and support for controls-related issues on the production floor
• Collaborate with engineering peers, machine builders, enterprise engineering, and procurement.
• Participate in system testing, validation, and prototyping activities primarily based in Aurora, IL

Skills Required

• Solid understanding of PLCs, and PLC programming including Codesys.
• Solid knowledge of HMI and SCADA design, C#/WPF experience a plus.
• Knowledge or experience with IEC 61131-3, Ladder Logic and Structured Text
• Experience with Version Control including Git
• Experience with electrical controls CAD design - AutoCAD Electrical preferred.
• Mastery of servo motion control, industrial protocols and sensors
• Knowledge or experience with Object Oriented Programming principles.
• Excellent trouble-shooting and problem-solving skills
• Requires superior interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with employees, staff, management, etc.
• Must possess superior organizational skills and be able to prioritize and work simultaneously on several projects.
• Ability to operate within a team atmosphere, shift priorities and effectively perform under pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 50% - Design, modify, test and troubleshoot new and existing systems including HMI and PLC software and electrical layout and documentation.
• 25% - Document and develop new applications from the beginning of the development lifecycle through implementation.
• 20% - Assist internal and external customers with operational support.
• 5% - Create documentation of existing systems.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• Bachelors' degree (EE or Programming)
• 6+ years related experience
• Proven ability to document designs and work with manufacturing

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis' total compensation package. The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $120,000 to $140,000.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.

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