Controls Technician

Pregis Corporation
United States, Illinois, Carol Stream
Dec 17, 2024
We're Not Just in the Packaging Business-We're in the "Wow" Business Pregis is Hiring! Why Join Pregis? Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA. Position: Controls Technician Pay: $45+/hour Location: Carol Stream, IL / Elgin, IL Reason for opening: Growth / New Facility Other: Role is eligible for overtime and a sign on bonus GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB Documents and implements system PLC, HMI and Motion Control changes. Designs new or modifies existing systems and reports. Provides controls engineering support for all system users. SPECIAL SKILLS/ABILITIES NEEDED: Solid knowledge of HMI and SCADA design, InteractX experience a plus. Ability to make decisions for electrical component selection and functional layout/design. Electrical design of control panels and interconnectivity. Electrical schematics design and layout. Some understanding of servo motion control, especially web handling. Experience creating HMI applications from conception to implementation. Experience creating PLC logic from conception to implementation. Knowledge and experience in creating database structures, triggers, queries and stored procedures. Ability to learn new and technologies. Requires superior interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with employees, staff, management, etc. Must possess superior organizational skills and be able to prioritize and work simultaneously on several projects. Ability to operate within a team atmosphere. Ability to shift priorities frequently and effectively perform under pressure. Valid Driver's License. Some travel may be required (approximately 0-5%) ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 60% - Design, modify, test and troubleshoot new and existing systems including HMI and PLC software and electrical layout and documentation. 20% - Document and develop new applications from the beginning of the development lifecycle through implementation. 10% - Create documentation of existing systems. Performs other job-related duties as assigned subject to reasonable accommodations. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelors' degree from a 4-year college or university and/or 3 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience in HMI, PLC and Motion Control programming. Candidates with extensive converting or web handling experience are preferred. Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements. Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC #pp Diversity and Inclusion We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome. Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements. Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.