Engineer, Controls

Job Description:

Job Description: PLC/Controls Engineer

• About Packsize
• Packsize is an automation company that enables more efficient and sustainable packaging process flows from packing to unboxing. We’re propelling our customers and the industry forward, always looking to innovate and improve. Because, to us, packaging is about much more than a box; it’s about delivering what’s right, for our customers, for their customers and our planet.

The Role

Packsize is seeking to hire a PLC/Controls engineer in Louisville, KY. The focus of this role will primarily be to manage and sustain complex PLC OOP code bases, developed in Codesys and B&R, currently running on multiple Packsize machine platforms. Secondary responsibilities will be to maintain the code on a machine built around a Siemens PLC. There will also be some development of new code based on part obsolescence, safety issues, customer requirements and code restructures.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor's degree (BS) from four-year college or university in Mechanical Engineering (ME), Electrical Engineering (EE), Computer Science (CS) or similar.

Motion physics and advanced motion control programming

Application and/or firmware development experience in a high-level (OOP) language (Python, C, C++, C #)

IEC 61131-2/PLCopen programming languages (structured text is a must, FBD is a plus)

Experience with Git/SVN including commit, branching, merging, debug and related functions for code development and management

Industrial Ethernet (EtherCAT, PowerLink etc..)

Familiar with various closed-loop feedback control strategies

Programmable safety expertise

Experience in Codesys, Seimens, and B&R Automation Studio (TwinCAT a plus)

Familiar with agile approaches to product development (both participant and leader)

Ability to read electrical schematics

Ability to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues

Curious with a continuous improvement mindset

Experience with an Engineering Change Process (ECO/ECN)

What You'll Do

Manage and sustain PLC code bases for various industrial controls platforms

Develop high level OOP structured text code in Codeys, B&R Automation and Siemens

Commission new machines (machines contain servo drives, various sensors, pneumatic actuators and gluers

Help architect code

Maintain code in repositories

Document control application designs

Program automation applications

Develop formal test plans and scripts, then work with a testing team to execute the test

Estimate implementation effort to develop automation applications

Troubleshoot and resolve application issues

Track and report project status (using Azure DevOps, Confluence etc.)

Travel to customer locations to resolve technical problems

Participate in brainstorming and ideation sessions around product development and improvement

Support machines during development, production and operation (remote and on-site support)

Assist in creating project plan

Provide input on resource allocation

Assess skill sets and resource strengths/weaknesses for staffing projects

Mentor other engineers

A few other thing s

Up to 10% travel as needed

Ability to do the physical work necessary to fabricate prototypes (using machine shop tools, turning wrenches etc.) and building machines

What we offer

Packsize offers a competitive benefits package including paid time off, Health, Dental, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Life, 401(k) matching, and a bonus program. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Packsize is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Packsize policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodation in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Packsize considers several factors when determining compensation when extending a job offer, including but not limited to, the role being offered, the associated responsibilities, the candidate's prior work experience, education/training, and any special skills. At Packsize, we’re committed to supporting the health, well-being, and financial security of our team members. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) retirement plan; Paid Time Off; Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA); and life and disability insurance. Additional voluntary benefits include critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident, and legal/ID theft protection. We also provide access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support your overall well-being.

Packsize is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, Packsize policy of equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.