Sr Process Controls Engineer

Anchor Glass Container LLC, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with five strategically located production facilities throughout the US. Founded in 1983, Anchor serves many of the most iconic and recognizable consumer packaging brands in the beer, beverage, spirits and food industries. We are a company that excels in detail‑oriented manufacturing, providing customer‑centric solutions across all stages from design to delivery.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Designs, develops, and troubleshoots electronic systems, components, or circuits for use within a manufacturing environment. Applies principles and techniques of electrical or controls engineering to improve equipment reliability, institute innovative solutions, and achieve company goals. Works alone or as a team member to manage projects from conception to execution.

• Design and layout installation of electrical and electronic equipment associated with a manufacturing production line, including 480 V 3‑phase power distribution, 120 V 1‑phase power, 24 V DC, PLC and communication networks.
• Prepare purchase requisitions for materials and labor required for installations.
• Supervise installation of electrical and electronic equipment.
• Utilize schematics, drawings, wiring diagrams and instruction manuals to install and repair electrical and electronic control systems.
• Utilize DMM, ammeter, oscilloscope and other engineering tools to troubleshoot and repair electronic equipment, controls and automation.
• Troubleshoot existing equipment including PLCs with associated I/O and communications, servo drive systems, motion control systems, wiring/cabling, and other electronics commonly found in manufacturing environments.
• Utilize latest software and automation devices and equipment to develop creative solutions to support operational needs.
• Commission and fine‑tune control systems, working individually or as part of a team of engineers, technicians, and contractors.
• Examine needs on new equipment, calculate costs and help prepare projects for presentation, approval and execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred; minimum 7‑10 years of experience in engineering or related manufacturing area. Controls engineering experience may substitute for degree.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and instruction manuals.
• Demonstrated project management and troubleshooting ability.
• 30‑40 % travel required.
• PC skills including AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, HMI interfaces (Pro Face, FTView ME/SE), VFDs (Power Flex 525, Yaskawa V1000, Leroy Somer Digi Drive) and networking equipment.
• Ability to perform Root Cause Analysis and develop action plans from findings.
• Installation, programming, troubleshooting of automation axis controls.
• Preference for experience with glass manufacturing equipment such as Emhart, Heye, Tiama and automated palletizers.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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