Position Summary: The Controls Engineer position is accountable for the planning, development, design, and coordination of control systems in assigned Small Packaging-Metal facilities. Specific accountabilities include evaluating manufacturing processes to improve product quality, process efficiencies and machine reliability; failure analyses; developing new control systems and modifying existing systems; leading project activities in the areas of controls/electrical design and equipment integration. Responsibilities: • Manage activities of cost reduction projects – write AFE update reports. • Monitor and improve machine process, develop work instructions and train employees. • Participate in implementing safety improvements. • Evaluates and improves manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs. • Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting Programmable Electronic Systems. • Participate in projects that support in reducing downtime and scrap. • Organize, plan and commission new or modified production lines. • Modify control system logic and industrial machinery to optimize equipment performance and control. • Investigate operational problems affecting production in a systematic and methodical manner. • Read and understand pneumatic, hydraulic, electric and electronic documentation and drawings and interpret equipment data. • Electrical Schematic documentation for corporate • Provide training to operators, supervisors, managers on new or modified processes. • Strong understanding of Allen Bradley Control Systems, RSLogix 5000 & Siemens S7 • Works with maintenance department to ensure preventative and predictive maintenance compliance. • Programs software to configure and/or make modifications to automated systems and process control systems, which will include maintaining a backup library of robotic, PLC and other instrumentation software. • Evaluates, selects and coordinates with outside vendors for design, machining and fabrication of tooling and systems. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline; preferably in electrical or controls engineering. Associates degree with equivalent experience in Controls Engineering may be acceptable. • 5-10 years of engineering experience required. • Working knowledge of high-volume manufacturing. • Working knowledge of manufacturing and quality improvement methods. Lean Manufacturing concepts. • Project Management experience preferred. • Six Sigma/Lean experience preferred. • Experience with Robotics • Must be a self-starter with the ability to work alone, or in a team environment with limited supervision. • Strong problem-solving skills. • Excellent computer and data analysis skills. Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. SAP & Data Analysis (such as Minitab) experience a plus