Sr Controls Engineer

Pregis•Aurora, IL

3d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

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