Controls Engineer
Listed on 2026-06-05
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Engineering
Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Automation Engineering
As the Controls Engineer at Plastipak, you will be responsible for all controls and automation programming for our Medina, OH, location. This includes programming the control logic and debugging existing code for high-speed packaging equipment.
You Will:
Design, implement, and debug PLC programs with Allen-Bradley and Keyence for new equipment, as well as develop and implement Human-Machine Interface (HMI)
Oversee the annual plant electrical preventative maintenance and IR Scan
Participate in electrical troubleshooting for high-speed packaging equipment
Manage electronics and robotics project selection and installation
Coordinate and work with all electrical vendors as needed
You Have:
A bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering is highly preferred
Minimum of 7 years of PLC programming skills and HMI integration/programming skills required with programs such as Allen Bradley PLC5, SLC
500, Compact Logix, and Keyence are requiredRobot programming – Fanuc is highly preferred
As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:
- Wellness Programs
- Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
- EAP, Employee Assistance Program
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Insurance:
Short-Term & Long-Term - Accidental Insurance
- Critical Illness Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity Insurance
- 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
- Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
- Paid Company Holidays
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Caregiving via
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition Assistance Program
- Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
- Travel Assistance
- Employee Discount Programs
* Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements
Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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