Automation & Controls Engineer

Position Summary

Designs, builds, and maintains automated systems and machines by integrating electrical, mechanical, and software components. They develop control logic for PLCs, design electrical hardware and systems, and program embedded systems to ensure complex machinery and automated processes function correctly. This role requires a strong background in electrical and mechanical engineering, software development, and hands‑on experience with hardware and programming.

• 2-5 Years of experience in similar roles
• Microsoft Office
• ERP Experience desired
• PLC Systems and Programming
• 2-5 Years of Variable Frequency Drive Experience programming and troubleshooting
• Plant Electrical Communication Systems (Ethernet IP, Control Net) HMI programming (Factory Talk View/Wonderware)
• Power Distribution and Control
• Planned Maintenance
• Solid Troubleshooting methods and experience
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills
• Education:
  
  Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Automation and Control Preferred)
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Industry experience in roll label/chemical/pharmaceutical. ++ for experience in paper or film roll industry providing pressure‑sensitive materials, labels, and adhesives.

• Support manufacturing to achieve Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives for the facility.
• Participate in safety incident investigations and carry out the implementation of corrective actions.
• Partner with operations and process engineering to identify opportunities to implement new technologies that improve reliability and operational efficiency.
• Contribute to improving operations as a cross‑functional team member in Continuous Improvement projects and kaizen events.
• Proactively investigate the daily controls functionality by monitoring Trends data and on‑floor observation of machine uptime and work with process engineers to make sure all corrective actions and documentation take place to avoid downtime.
• Lead programming related capital projects from concept to completion. Be able to successfully identify, develop, justify, plan, implement, and transition projects to operations.
• Monitor and manage electrical component obsolescence. Develop and execute plans based on part availability and risk to upgrade components, drives, and software.
• Design and engineer machine and equipment modifications and upgrades with precision and accuracy, and without unreasonable interruptions to manufacturing.
• Assist in the development and support proactive maintenance program, through creation of recurring inspections, PM tasks, and work instructions.
• Develop and program embedded systems, control algorithms, and software interfaces using programming languages for machines and automated equipment.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve issues in electromechanical systems. Work closely with maintenance team for the same.
• Assist Facility maintenance with the on‑going operation and maintenance of general plant utilities and services.
• Maintain orderly project files, control system changes logs and continuously update equipment documentation.

Management Responsibilities Level: Independent Contributor

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate, is required to stand for extended periods of time without sitting as well as stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, lifting, or crawling.
• This position works in the production facility. Reflective clothing, eye and foot protection are mandatory.

Work Authorization:
Legal authorization to work in the US is required.

Relocation Eligibility:
Not eligible for relocation

Travel:
Less than 5%

For over 60 years, Mactac has been a leader in the pressure‑sensitive adhesive (PSA) industry, offering a full range of adhesive solutions, including acrylic, rubber, hot melt, solvent, emulsion, and UV technologies. As a vertically integrated company with six specialized divisions, we serve diverse markets such as label printing, packaging, retail display, automotive, medical devices, and more. Built on a foundation of innovation, integrity, and reliability, Mactac delivers world‑class technology and customer service to provide the best…