Controls Engineer III

About TemperPack

TemperPack is a rapidly growing company based in Richmond, Virginia. We design and manufacture innovative, sustainable packaging components for cold-chain shipping of food and pharmaceutical products. The markets we serve have an urgent need for disruptive, sustainable alternatives to replace the wide array of non-sustainable packaging materials conventionally used in the cold chain such as Styrofoam coolers. Our aspiration is to provide packaging solutions that customers and end-consumers feel great about using.

Role: Controls Engineer III

Reports to: Controls Engineering Manager

Business Unit: Engineering

FLSA: Exempt

Role Summary:

As the Controls Engineer III you will be one of TemperPack’s subject matter experts in PLC based control systems. Within this role you will develop creative solutions to design challenges, build relationships with a diverse range of vendors and collaborate closely with the Mechanical and Process Engineering groups.  You will also support a range of continuous improvement work.

Essential Job Functions:

• Working knowledge of industrial electrical and control systems.
• Build and maintain supplier relationships.
• Troubleshoot and maintain electrical, pneumatic. Document and demonstrate solutions by developing documentation, flowcharts, layouts, diagrams, charts, code comments and clear code.
• Perform on-site startup, commissioning, and validation of new machines.

Experience and Education:   

• 5+ years’ experience in Industrial Automation.
• BSME or BSEE with concentration in automation, system integration and machinery preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience programming and troubleshooting PLCs and motion systems is a must; Allen Bradley or Schneider preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of AutoCAd Electrical; SolidWorks is optional.
• Wide knowledge of standard pneumatic, electric, and mechanical solutions.
• Understand, design, and practice machine safety
• Be able to understand how a machine functions mechanically.
• Be able to apply electrical components to a control system to make the machine run as designed.
• Ability to plan, schedule, coordinate and problem solve effectively.
• Adept at prototyping and building proof of concept models.
• Demonstrate strong communication with colleagues and customers

Physical Requirements:

• Able to lift 40 pounds unassisted.
• Able to reach, bend, kneel and climb while performing repetitive tasks
• Ability to work in hot and cold environments
• Able to correctly wear PPE for entire shifts
• Able to react and respond quickly to noises, smells, visual hazards, and alerts

*Important notice:

At this time, our company will not be engaging with external agencies or third-party vendors for recruitment services. We appreciate the interest of recruitment agencies, but kindly request that they refrain from contacting us regarding potential candidates. We are excited to build our internal recruitment capabilities and establish direct relationships with potential hires.

TemperPack provides Equal Employment Opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran/reservist, and any other class of protected individuals, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Our company uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.E-Verify.gov.