Ranpak · 4 hours ago
Automation Software Eng
Shelton, CT
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expRanpak is a company focused on automation machinery and paper converting equipment. The Software Engineer I will support the development of software systems for control systems and collaborate with various teams to ensure system performance and connectivity.
Manufacturing
Hiring Manager
Laura (MacDonald) Olesczuk
Responsibilities
Develops, configures, tests, and implements control systems and applications (PLC, HMI, embedded controllers)
Participates in new product development, customization, and continuous improvement initiatives
Collaborates with cross-functional teams (engineering, IT, operations) to ensure system performance and connectivity (e.g., cloud integration, performance metrics)
Supports prototype builds, commissioning, and product releases
Designs and documents electrical layouts using E-Plan and Draft sight/AutoCAD
Creates and maintains technical documentation including operation manuals and commissioning handover packages
Troubleshoots and resolves software and hardware issues in-house and at customer sites
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Controls/Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering or related
Minimum of 2 years of experience in software and industrial automation engineering
Proficiency in PLC ladder logic and structured text programming (e.g., Beckhoff, Allen Bradley, Siemens, Mitsubishi, Omron, Unitronics)
Experience with HMI development
Understanding of automation networks
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical manuals
Strong knowledge of electrical systems, troubleshooting, and design
Strong knowledge of sensor technologies, limit switches, encoders, scanners
Knowledge of Object-oriented Experience working with communication and data transfer protocols such as OPC/UA, MQTT, Ethernet/IP etc
Strong communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. Self-motivated and innovate team player in product development
Organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Preferred
Experience with robotics and ROS (Robot Operating System)
Familiarity with commissioning processes, instrumentation and controls documentation, FAT/SAT
Experience with C/C++ for embedded systems, Python or other “high-level” languages
Familiarity with Agile software development process
Experience with E-Plan, and AutoCAD
Company
Ranpak
Ranpak is one of the world’s largest producers of in-the-box paper based packaging materials and systems.
201-500 employees
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2023 (12)
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$460M2024-12-19Post Ipo Debt· $460M
2018-03-08IPO
2014-08-14Acquired
Leadership Team
Michael Gliedman
Chief Technology Officer
David Murgio
Chief Sustainability Officer
Recent News
2026-01-16
2025-12-17
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