Industrial Controls Engineering Manager

Trivium Packaging

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Trivium Packaging is aglobal sustainability leader in metal packagingwith more than 60 locations worldwide nearly 8000 employees and an annualrevenue of approximately 3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food seafood pet food nutrition beauty and personal care household care and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on anambitious transformation the near term focus is on building & upskilling the team deciding where to play & how to win and increasing financial performance byexecuting the Trivium Business System(commercial operational and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively onproducts that are infinitely recyclable. Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by EcoVadis the worlds leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium its in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however many people work in virtual teams from different culture is results-driven entrepreneurial informal and highly people have a high degree of responsibility.

Job Summary:
The Industrial Controls Engineering Manager will lead mentor and develop a team of controls engineers PLC programmers and automation technicians to support Trivium Packagings manufacturing base. They will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining electrical control systems and components to required specifications focusing on economy safety reliability quality and sustainability. This role involves working on projects from conception and design through to implementation testing and handover. The engineering manager will integrate automation and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance manufacturing processes and improve efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop electrical control systems for manufacturing processes.
Program and troubleshoot PLCs (Programmable Logic Controllers) and HMIs (Human-Machine Interfaces).
Integrate robotic automation systems to streamline production processes.
Implement AI solutions to optimize manufacturing operations and predictive maintenance.
Ensure that all electrical systems and components meet safety standards and regulations.
Manage resource allocation workload distribution performance evaluations and career development for department personnel.
Collaborate with Manufacturing Operations Quality Maintenance and IT to ensure seamless integration of control systems and new equipment.
Conduct regular maintenance and upgrades to existing systems to improve efficiency and reliability.
Assess plant electrical skill levels and develop training plans to bolster technical skills development.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance manufacturing processes.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering.
Proven experience in industrial controls and electrical engineering.
Supervisory or managerial experience of technical staff.
Proficiency in PLC programming and HMI development.
Experience with robotic automation systems and AI applications in manufacturing.
Strong knowledge of electrical safety standards and regulations.
Data Analysis
Strong project management skills.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in electrical engineering or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience with specific PLC brands and software (e.g. Allen-Bradley Siemens).
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g. Ethernet/IP Modbus).
Project Management Certification

Work Environment: This position will primarily work on the plant floor or at an office located on the manufacturing floor where moving machinery produces loud noise.

BRINGING YOUR TRUE SELF TO WORK

To reach our goals we know we need colleagues at all levels who are truly diverse in every way. Thats why we are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color age sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability status or protected veteran status. Our customers come from a wide range of backgrounds and so do our people and Its business critical for us to ensure all our people have what they need to perform at their best and can be their true selves at work.

Required Experience:

Manager