Electrical Controls Engineer

At Coroplast, we have a saying: “If you drive a car or truck, we’re probably in it!” Coroplast Tape Corporation is a global, leading manufacturer of technical adhesive tape. Our unique company culture promotes innovation and continuous improvement at all levels of the organization. In addition to our internal culture, we are positive corporate citizens and strong advocates for our local community.

Lead project management and commissioning for industrial automation equipment across mechanical, electrical, and control systems. Oversee plant-wide continuous improvements and automation standards, while supporting troubleshooting, maintenance, optimization, and periodic PLC, robot, and servo programming changes.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Deliver quality engineering solutions and drive projects to completion for new equipment, from the planning phase through the commissioning phase.
• Understand the complexity of hardware and software, primarily for Siemens PLCs and HMIs.
• Read and understand schematic diagrams; redline prints and modify e-plans as necessary to maintain the reliability of the documents.
• Work with integrators and contractors, in addition to Coroplast personnel both on site and off site, to bring new functionality online and troubleshoot issues.
• Drive modifications and improvements of production equipment to improve efficiency, data acquisition, and continuous improvement.
• Possess experience with facility power distribution and building infrastructure systems. Be familiar with three-phase electrical components such as Motor Control Centers (MCCs) and Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), as well as low-voltage DC systems.
• Manage project budgets and schedules for vendors. Communicate with the team and management as necessary regarding budgetary and scheduling challenges.
• Have experience working with fieldbus communication networks such as Ethernet, Profinet, and Profibus. Be knowledgeable about basic plant network methodology to bring machines online and communicate with IT as necessary to troubleshoot plant networking issues at the machine level.
• Lead, advise, and train peers and technicians as necessary on new equipment or process improvements.
• Comply with all safety policies and regulations for equipment and personnel.
• Work collaboratively on projects with the global engineering team, particularly with headquarters in Germany.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Automation Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• PLC programming experience required (SIMATIC Manager and TIA Portal preferred); 0–3 years' experience.
• Experience with multi-axis robotic systems preferred; 0–3 years' experience.
• Project management experience preferred; 0–3 years' experience.
• AutoCAD proficiency desired; 0–3 years' experience.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft 365
, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Additional required competencies include experience with Siemens systems, HMI programming
, the ability to interpret electrical schematics and troubleshoot VFDs
, as well as proficiency with Adobe Acrobat Pro
.

None required for this role.

None required for this role.

Able to travel domestically and internationally for up to three weeks per year.

• Respect and encourage others
• Customer Service
• Teamwork
• Use of the most up to date technology

• Four weeks of Paid Time Off annually
• Ten paid holidays
• Employer 401K and HSA Match
• Highly subsidized Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Company paid short/long term disability insurance and life insurance
• Free SC YMCA Membership

If this is you, come join our team where we strive to continuously improve both products and processes with a mix of passion and pragmatism, utilizing our pioneering spirit in an entrepreneurial culture bringing unique offers to market.