Electrical Controls Engineer

Job Description
Job Description
From a small family business to a multi-billion dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 - all while keeping the heart of "People Build Businesses" alive.
Our talented people are at the core of our growth, constantly reinventing the Sonoco wheel with brilliant solutions every year. Today we are a world leader in global packaging solutions with diversified operations in over 34 countries. We're extremely proud of our portfolio of brands, our achievements in sustainability and industrialization and the groundbreaking work accomplished by our people.
This position reports directly with Machinery Manufacturing Manager, the following job description outlines the essential functions of designing electrical control systems for heat seal packaging machinery from start to finish. The following lists are not exhaustive, and the engineer is expected to assume any and all duties assigned by management irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in the following.
What you'll be doing:

• Ability to design and develop machine controls for heat seal packaging machinery
• Design electrical schematics using AutoCAD Software or equivalent
• Ability to develop electrical enclosure panel layouts using AutoCAD or equivalent computer software
• Develop machine controls Bill of Materials using Syteline ERP system
• Testing and debug of electrical control circuits
• Ability to integrate various inkjet, laser, or robotic systems
• Programming of machine control components consisting of A-B PLC's, HMI's and others
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Assist in machine manual development & quoting needs
• Experience programming other types of PLC's (ex. Omron) and HMI's is a plus
• Work and communicate effectively with other groups within engineering and assembly departments
• Perform final machinery check-offs to verify all systems functionality
• Help customer support thru phone support to answer technical questions, support during machinery factory acceptance visits, and other issues
• Provide technical assistance to machine assembly and sales as required
• Communicate effectively to department manager regarding project progress, achieving goals, and customer expectations

This position is located in DeKalb, IL
Requirements
Design electrical schematics using AutoCAD Software or equivalent
Ability to design and develop machine controls for heat seal packaging machinery
Ability to develop electrical enclosure panel layouts using AutoCAD or equivalent computer software
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Retirement
Paid Time Off