Automation Controls Engineer

Silgan Holdings Inc.

. Specify, design, program, install, train, and start up industrial control systems for blow molding and auxiliary equipment .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, programming, and commissioning industrial control systems, particularly with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation platforms. Proficient in creating electrical schematics, P&IDs, and providing training for operators and maintenance personnel.

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PLC ProgrammingHMI ProgrammingAllen-Bradley/Rockwell AutomationElectrical Schematics2D CAD Software

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Hard Skills

PLC ProgrammingHMI ProgrammingElectrical SchematicsSingle-Line DiagramsP&ID DrawingsControl Panel DesignMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft ProjectAutoCAD ElectricalAutoCAD Mechanical

Soft Skills

CollaborationTrainingProblem-SolvingContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Allen-BradleyRockwell AutomationSiemens PLCMitsubishi PLCOmron PLCYaskawa RobotsFanuc RobotsUniversal RobotsKUKA Robots

Industry Keywords

Industrial Control SystemsManufacturing EquipmentSafety StandardsQuality StandardsProductivity ImprovementsWorkflow OptimizationAutomation Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Specify, design, program, install, train, and start up industrial control systems for blow molding and auxiliary equipment
Design, program, and commission industrial control systems for manufacturing equipment
Develop PLC and HMI programs using Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Automation platforms
Support system start-ups, debugging, and validation at manufacturing sites
Provide operator and maintenance training on new and modified systems
Design control panels, electrical schematics, bills of materials, and wiring diagrams
Read, create, and maintain single-line diagrams and P&ID drawings
Ensure designs meet safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Identify and implement productivity improvements and workflow optimizations
Support automation projects that reduce pack labor, improve line efficiency, and enhance product tracking
Partner with operations on continuous improvement initiatives
Provide engineering, PPE, or training solutions in response to near-misses or accident reports
Support safety-focused automation and guarding improvements
Design, improve, and fabricate internally developed or purchased blow molding and auxiliary equipment
Collaborate with vendors and internal teams during equipment installation and upgrades
Travel within the continental United States and Canada

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma required
3–5 years of experience with PLC programming using Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation software
Experience setting up and programming HMIs
Ability to read, create, and maintain electrical schematics, single-line diagrams, and P&IDs
Proficiency with Microsoft Office
Proficiency with Microsoft Project
Proficiency with 2D CAD software, including AutoCAD Electrical / Mechanical
Willingness to travel and support multiple manufacturing locations
Ability to obtain a passport for potential travel to Canada
Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred, not required
Working knowledge of Siemens, Mitsubishi, or Omron PLC/HMI platforms preferred
Experience with Yaskawa, Fanuc, Universal Robots, or KUKA industrial robots preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal Opportunity Employer
Drug-free workplace
Reasonable disability accommodations
At-will employment (U.S. positions)