CONTROLS ENGINEER

Overview

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that's transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.

At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It's our core value and integral to how we do business.

Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win - adapting quickly in an everchanging world - and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.

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Responsibilities

Investigates, develops and implements activities to reduce machine downtime while increasing process efficiency. Reviews, assesses and designs safety devices and controls as needed.

Research, design, and develop controls systems for industrial use utilizing knowledge in engineering and consultation with equipment manufacturers. Plan department activities based on production schedules to make optimum use of manpower and facilities.

Make recommendations for development action; analyze, modify and improve programmable logic controllers (PLC) and human-machine interfaces (HMI).

Provide design and technical support of PLC based hardware, and control systems in a production environment (primarily Allen Bradley with some Siemens and Omron).

Provide on-going maintenance support and resolution of control system problems, including taking ownership of such problems to completion.

Work with Maintenance personnel to assist in troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment and control systems problems.

Manage Capital projects from conception to installation as directed by supervisor while following OSHA, EPA, SQF, and local code regulations.

Interface with outside Machine / Control Vendors for the purpose of defining, designing, implementing, troubleshooting and redefining processes.

Communicates effectively with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Maintenance Departments at the local and corporate level.

Develops electrical and mechanical documentation, design modifications and programs for equipment.

Develops, reviews and implements work instructions as needed.

Ensures compliance with the plant policies and procedures including requirements.

Good at project and time management. Good troubleshooting abilities.

General understanding of economics, ergonomics and thermodynamics.

General understanding of mechanics-statics and dynamics. Hydraulics, pneumatics and material science

General understanding of Analog and digital controls and wiring.

Perform Level 2 CEW demonstration sign off for technicians.

Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Observe all Safety precautions, Food Safety requirements and Plant Rules to prevent injury to self or others and to prevent loss of material or damage to equipment.

Follow and wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Maintain good housekeeping and 5S.

Qualifications

Capable of physical mobility including sitting, bending, twisting, standing, and lifting.

Capable of maintaining an attendance record within company guidelines and working required overtime.

Read, write and speak English.

Past experience / proven ability within the specified disciplines.

Negative drug screen test results.

Strong organizational and leadership skills.

Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Lotus Notes.

Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and leadership to others.

Demonstrated ability to develop a team environment

1-5 years controls experience preferred

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or associated field required.

Experience with Allen Bradley plc's and HMI's

Exceptional training and documentation skills

Experience with project management

Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills

Results oriented and able to handle multiple projects

Must possess good communications skills, both written and oral

Demonstrates organizational and team building skills, able to lead improvement teams

Good understanding of "Lean Manufacturing", 5S, TPM programs

Strong presentation skills

Contact

Equal Opportunity Employer / Minorities / Females / Disabled / Veterans / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Amcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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About Amcor

Amcor is a global leader in packaging solutions for consumer and healthcare products. With industry-leading innovation capabilities, global scale and technical expertise, we help our customers grow and meet the needs of millions of consumers every day. Our teams develop responsible, more sustainable packaging in flexible and rigid formats across multiple materials. Supported by a commitment to safety, ~70,000 colleagues across ~140 countries bring our global capabilities to local customers and provide local access to global brands. Our work is guided by our purpose of elevating customers, shaping lives and protecting the future.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. ()

Location US-KY-BOWLING GRN

Job ID 2025-37655

Position Type Regular Full-Time

Category Engineering

Location : Address 360 SOUTHWOOD COURT