Controls Engineer II

Overview

Pactiv Evergreen is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including food service, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future.

Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world‑class plastic film recycling centers. We are committed to innovation and sustainability.

This role provides controls engineering support to assigned product lines, serving engineers, process owners, manufacturing, purchasing, vendors, technical service teams, field service, and end customers. Deliverables include electrical engineering design, programming for logic controllers and visualization interfaces, and technical support.

• Maintain a fully documented and accurate electrical design and control program that complies with Evergreen and industry standards.
• Maintain a cost balance for electrical design that achieves the lowest base cost with the highest manufacturing efficiency and lowest warranty, while also accounting for operational efficiency and lowest maintenance requirements.
• Produce electrical design/program changes to support sales orders, product improvements, and change requests/non‑conformances for assigned product lines.
• Provide timely, complete, and consistent technical support to internal and external business customers as required.
• Support the Controls Team to increase output, standardization, and repeatability of designs and programs through developing and continuously improving engineering tools and work processes.
• Maintain at minimum a 30‑day backlog of all assigned non‑conformances.
• Develop controls standards.

• The external environment, including technology, competition, and markets: continuously learning and implementing new technology with minimal support and in a timely manner.
• The internal environment, including interaction with others, policies, and practices: professional, effective communication with people at all levels.
• The work itself: managing assignments of varying priority, evaluating new requests, integrating them into the work schedule, and delivering results on time.

Complete all phases of assigned accountabilities within appropriate scope, time, and cost. Operate with minimal supervisor support, manage newer and mid‑market product lines, and provide support and training to lower‑level staff as needed. Identify and produce moderate‑level standards, engineering tools, and process improvement initiatives.

• 2–5 years professional experience related to this position.
• Proficient with CAD – AutoCAD or Solid Works preferred.
• Proficiency with Rockwell Automation controls platform – Control Logix preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to produce results.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with people.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly.

• Action Oriented
• Organizing
• Priority Setting
• Problem Solving
• Drive for Results
• Time Management
• Customer Focus
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Functional Technical Skills
• Learning on the Fly
• Self Development

Pactiv Evergreen is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Pactiv Evergreen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please call (847) 482‑4320 or email
All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industry: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing