Controls Engineer

Grow alongside Pearson, as we disrupt the packaging industry with innovative ways of solving our customers' automation production needs. Challenge the status quo, apply new ways of thinking and help us dominate the secondary packaging automation market.

With our portfolio of case erectors, robotic top-loaders, sealers and robotic palletizers, Pearson Packaging Systems helps a diverse set of high-volume manufacturers and distributors in the food, beverage, personal care, chemical and online commerce industries overcome labor cost and supply, safety, quality and throughput challenges. Since our inception, more than 65 years ago we have deployed over 22,000 machines.

To be able to deliver on our promise to our customers, maintain our values of integrity, service and continuous improvement, and sustain growth rates well above industry expectations, we look for people who care - care to make a difference and go the extra mile to exceed customer expectations, both internally and externally.

Your role with us:

As a Controls Engineer for Pearson Packaging Systems, you will be responsible for designing and developing comprehensive electrical control systems for end-of-line packaging machinery. This includes overseeing the installation and providing technical support for your servo and PLC-based hardware and software. Candidates should be well-versed in standard concepts, practices, and procedures in the field of Electro-Mechanical equipment design and manufacture.

Does this sound like you?

You have advanced technical skills.  You have a deep understanding of the engineering process and you apply this knowledge to your conceptualizing, designing, validating, refining, and implementing control systems. This allows you to deliver high-quality control system designs with precision and accuracy. Your expertise in selecting appropriate hardware and software components helps you to achieve optimal system performance.

You are a problem solver. You have a knack for identifying and resolving issues during the development, assembly, testing, or commissioning of controls systems. You enjoy helping both technical and non-technical customers solve problems. You are always looking for the next challenge or latest development and enjoy a position that allows for continuous learning opportunities.

You are a strong communicator.  Technical skills? Check. But can you also provide engineering support to cross-functional teams and customers in a professional manner? Strong communication and collaboration skills are critical to this role.

You can navigate through change.  You see change as an opportunity to improve rather than an obstacle to overcome. You can modify solutions to quickly adapt to customer requests.

How you will contribute to our growth:

• Through your ability to conceptualize, design, validate, refine and implement controls systems for secondary packaging equipment, delivering high-quality control system designs with precision and accuracy to our customers.

• With your passion for learning and growth and the excitement you share with others about the possibilities of robotic case packing.

• By working alongside our Sales, Service, Project Management, and Assembly teams to deliver quality products to our customers on time and on budget.

• By quickly and creatively solving engineering challenges, allowing machines to be delivered on-time and within scope.

What you will need to succeed:

• Bachelor's Degree required in Engineering or equivalent experience

• 5+ years of PLC, HMI, Servo control, and integration experience. Allen Bradley Logix PLCs and PanelView Plus HMI's is a plus.

• AutoCAD experience. AutoCAD Electrical experience is a plus.

• Robotic integration experience, FANUC preferred

• RIA and electrical code knowledge

• Ability to travel up to 25%

• Excellent technical, verbal communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

What we will offer you:

• Competitive industry compensation
• Our top-tier Health and Wellness Plan offers ease of mind and ensures that you and your family are well taken care of.
• Flexible work environment. You support our business outcomes and we support you.
• Time and time again, we have been recognized amongst the most progressive workplaces in our industry.

Ready to join us?