Senior Controls Engineer

the opportunity and proposed solution to Plant, Divisional, and Corporate leadership teams Manage automation projects including supervising in-house, contract, and OEM resources to ensure projects are completed on-time and on-budget. Collaborate with internal Supply Management and OEM to generate general scopes and/or detailed Performance - Statement of Work documents for new assets.

Actively collaborate with the Business Units in the Continuous Improvement Effort: Always find a way to keep improving. Maintain a working knowledge of Sonoco's products, processes, and machinery. Directs drafters, designers, and technicians assigned to his projects.

Obtains outside resources as required to accomplish project goals. Coordinates projects with other departments as required. Makes branch plant trips or vendor visits as required to accomplish project objectives.

Works closely with manufacturing personnel, division managers, marketing, and other disciplines as required. Required Skills Solid knowledge of all applicable safety regulations related to controls and automation solutions Solid understanding and experience with electrical control system design software (EPLAN preferred) Overseeing lean control panel fabrication process. (leveraging EPLAN Pro Panel or similar) PLC and HMI programming (Studio5000 for PLC and Maple Systems for HMIs preferred) Ignition or similar SCADA system experience is a plus.

Solid knowledge of troubleshooting equipment problems and performing complex system tests Creative thinking skills Detail-oriented personality Continuous improvement mindset Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with other members of the development team and Sonoco leadership.

Operates effectively in high pressure environments. Hands-on Educational Requirements Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Controls Engineering or similar equivalent experience. Preferred Experience: Minimum 8-10 Years in Controls and Automation design.

Compensation: The annual base salary range for this role is from $138,320 to $172,900. This position is eligible for a bonus as well. At Sonoco Products Company, we offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive pay and benefits. *Benefits listed below are for employees located in the U.S.

Specific benefits and wellbeing programs may vary depending on your location (within the U.S. or global), or if you are a union employee.

Benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your dependents, including FSA and HSA options 401(k) retirement plan with company match Wellbeing tools and resources to support holistic health, including an Employee Assistance Program with a variety of services Paid time off and holidays to recreate, rejuvenate and care for the health of yourself and family Variety of company paid and voluntary employee-paid insurance plans including life, personal accident, and disability insurance Tuition reimbursement We are an equal opportunity employer, and we strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic.

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