TriMas Packaging · 17 hours ago
Controls Engineer
Auburn, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expTriMas Packaging is seeking a Controls Engineer to enhance and develop control systems for manufacturing equipment. The role involves updating existing systems, designing new machine controls, and coordinating with engineering and maintenance teams to ensure efficient operations.
Food and BeverageManufacturingPharmaceutical
Hiring Manager
Olivia Jourdan
Responsibilities
Update, modify, and improve existing controls systems including robotic programs, ladder logic programs, relay logic, electrical distribution, motor controls, operator interface, pneumatic, distribution and control
Design and develop new machine controls including robotic, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and vision systems
Develop and support maintenance programs on equipment
Coordinate with engineering and maintenance on existing machine control modifications to robotic, electrical, electronic, pneumatic and vision systems
Create, maintain current hard copies and electronic data bases: all electrical, pneumatic schematics, panel layouts, PLC, operator display, operator interface, and robot programs machine power distribution and all related vendor controls component parts documentation
Schedule and complete back-ups of all electronic machine controls and robotic programs on set schedule
Implement and maintain data collection system from shop floor processing equipment
Maintain and expand existing plant floor machine control to Ethernet gateways, links, and connections
Maintain all sub machine control data highways
Maintain and update controls portion of machine standards
Coordinate with and assist with company systems personnel with plant floor Ethernet machine drop routing and Ethernet message traffic control
Complete correspondence, forms and reports using computer and applicable software
Handle confidential information on a regular basis
Active member of a cross-functional launch team
Encourage safety and housekeeping practices and lead by example
Promote and facilitate Open Door process, effective and respectful communication
Participate in Continual Improvement activities
Adhere to customer requirements, Quality System, and company policies
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
University degree in a technical field and 3 years direct work experience or a minimum of 8 year's direct manufacturing experience
Proficiency using lean manufacturing tools
Programmable Logic Controllers (3 years)
Desire to promote the success of the organization and team members by following through on tasked activities working on time and to budget
Ability to work well with others; build and maintain positive employee relations
Always exhibit a high level of flexibility and ability to multi-task
Positive personality to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees, and suppliers
Competent in reading and interpreting schematics and mechanical drawings
Able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion and tact
Company
TriMas Packaging
TriMas Packaging develops and manufactures dispensing and closure products for the applications of beauty & personal care, food & beverage. It is a sub-organization of TriMas Corporation.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-11-25
2025-09-12
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2025-05-01
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