Controls Engineer

Graham Packaging Company is hiring a Plant Controls Engineer to help improve manufacturing performance and reliability onsite in Twin Falls, ID. In this role, you’ll support operations by developing and enhancing plant automation and control systems, helping produce quality product while reducing costs and improving methods. The position also includes hands-on maintenance support to keep equipment running effectively.

How you will help the plant succeed

• Review operational performance of production equipment and develop solutions that improve productivity.
• Design and enhance automation and control system solutions, including PLC & HMI improvements, vision systems, and robotic work cells.
• Continuously assess plant electrical systems and recommend value-added upgrade solutions when applicable.
• Partner with Operations by monitoring quality levels and adjusting manufacturing processes to support quality product.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, schematics, and electrical code specifications to determine layouts for industrial electrical equipment installations.
• Develop and submit capital and expense projects that support plant operations.
• Install, examine, replace, or repair electrical components including wiring, receptacles, switch boxes, conduits, feeders, fiber optic and cable assemblies, lighting fixtures, and related electrical hardware.
• Test electrical and electronic equipment and components to resolve issues.
• Maintain and repair switchgear, transformers, switchboard meters, regulators, and reactors, including testing and installation.
• Maintain, repair, install, and test electrical motors, generators, alternators, industrial storage batteries, and hydraulic and pneumatic electrical control systems.
• Troubleshoot and maintain industrial electrical and electronic control systems and related devices.
• Conduct preventive maintenance programs and keep accurate maintenance records.

Core qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering (or similar fields).
• Minimum 5+ years programming experience.
• Ability to interact with managers, employees, vendors, and customers.
• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and maintain a positive attitude with exemplary customer service.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments within instruction parameters.
• Effective communication and collaboration, including proactively contributing to group objectives and volunteering to help others.

Tools and technical experience

• PLC & HMI programming; Beckhoff and RSLogix5000/500/5 preferred.
• Plant SCADA systems.
• Industrial control networks, including Ethernet 1/P, Control Net, DeviceNET, DH+, and Remote 110.
• MS Office, including strong MS-Excel and some VB preferred.
• AutoCAD / AutoCADLT (or equivalent drafting) and understanding electrical, pneumatic, and process flow prints.
• Ability to design and troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic systems.

Benefits at a glance

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic life insurance
• 401K Employee Saving Plan
• Employee Wellness Program
• Paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements