Controls Engineer

Tellus Products, LLC is a leading global flexible packaging company with comprehensive product offerings. We are guided in our work by four core values that are the basis for our success: Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement. We bring brand owners and packaging experts together to generate fresh thinking, accelerate advanced technology and increase speed-to-market, package customization and consumer differentiation. Our expertise is rooted in shared core values grown from the heritage of our small businesses and strategic acquisitions. Collectively, we are stronger and more responsive, with a broader geographic footprint.

OVERVIEW

The Controls Engineer is responsible for maintaining instrumentation and control systems in support of plant production, quality, GMP, and safety goals. Design and implement changes to the instrumentation and control systems in the plant. This person will also manage capability development and sustaining programs for controls and E&I technicians.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the replacement, upgrade, and maintenance of control systems and instrumentation, including both hardware and software, to ensure seamless plant operations.
• *Offer specialized expertise in instrumentation to drive continuous improvement initiatives and support new capital projects.
• Assist with troubleshooting process instrumentation, electrical/control panels, and molding machines to resolve technical issues efficiently.
• Deliver operational support for existing control systems and infrastructure, prioritizing the reduction of production downtime.
• Provide hands-on operation, maintenance, technical support, and training for production and maintenance teams.
• Design and implement logic and algorithms for discrete and analog process control, adhering to company standards.
• Develop HMI (Human-Machine Interface) applications tailored to operational requirements.
• Maintain and enhance the performance of historian software to ensure optimal functionality.
• Efficiently manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines, demonstrating the ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
• Assist in the creation and development of documentation and drawings to support technicians and the production team effectively.
• Maintain 24/7 accessibility to address operational needs and ensure uninterrupted support.

ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

• Demonstrated knowledge of three or more of the following: Cimplicity HMI / SCADA Platform, FT VIEW ME, Allen Bradley PLC systems (PLC5, SLC500, and ControlLogix) and associated I/O systems, Allen Bradley or ABB VFDs / Soft Starters / Servos, GE power distribution MCCs, process instrumentation (analog valves & transmitters)
• Skilled in reading, analyzing, and updating electrical drawings and P&IDs
• Experience in analyzing and maintaining medium and low voltage power distribution systems.
• Experience with Fanuc robotics programming is desirable.
• Knowledge of Process Control Communication Networks like Ethernet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus TCP is desirable.
• Creative problem-solver.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Able to work seamlessly within diverse teams, fostering effective communication and cooperation to achieve shared goals.
• Takes initiative to identify opportunities, solve challenges, and improve processes without waiting for direction.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn, grow, and adapt, embracing new skills and feedback to enhance performance.
• Consistently dependable in meeting deadlines, delivering high-quality work, and maintaining accountability in all tasks.
• Approaches challenges with optimism and resilience, contributing to a constructive and supportive work environment.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• 1-2 years of hands-on controls and instrumentation experience.
• Previous food industry experience preferred
• GMP Practices, Sanitary Design, and OSHA regulations knowledge

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• An associate's degree in engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college/university, with related coursework required or equivalent work experience

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, genderidentity, age,nationalorigin, disability, veteranstatusorany other category protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.