CONTROLS ENGINEER

Overview

About BerryHarnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000 employees across more than 250 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. Are you ready to Make Your Mark at Berry? For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or X.

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