Controls Engineer

The opportunity: As an integral part of the WestRock PM&A groups future success, reporting to the Engineering Manager (Controls) the Controls Engineer will be responsible for developing the electrical design and controls service/support of new and existing equipment design integrations, including production support activities into the manufacturing environment through its life cycle, from initial concept through to final product/process release. Supporting improvement of existing product ranges offering improvements and cost down investigations and optimizing lean manufacturing processes through design or process enhancements.

How you will impact WestRock:

• Develop and document software programs ensuring the company structure for programs is always followed
• Produce and manage all HMI and operation manuals on time and update with changes during the test period
• Assisting in the testing of machines as required to ensure they meet the customer requirements and company standards
• Produce and manage bills of materials for new projects ensuring these are within budget and meet the customer and company specifications
• Proactively pursue personal development
• Providing full support across the business to meeting company and OKR Target / Objectives and direct customer solutions where applicable.
• Leading electrical design details and software controls solutions, using software and partnerships to develop / improve tooling electrical software design whilst maintaining tooling design records and changes
• Support the management and develop of product legislation and product marking compliance
• Providing accurate quotes to project management for potential improvements through manufacturing lean efforts, manufacturing timings, controls upgrades, any tooling, jigs, or fixtures costs
• Providing support, Coaching and Mentoring apprentice staff, working closely with other members of the business in key areas such as Design & Manufacturing to ensure that the customer requirements are achieved, in terms of delivery schedule, cost and quality through innovative uses of company internal and external resources.
• Working with Purchasing & suppliers ensuring technical, manufacturing and quality aspects are monitored through equipment assembly development.
• Taking direct feedback from staff to improve electrical and or controls designs supporting additional upgrades / servicing after production release.
• Driving and promoting the on-going Lean Manufacturing techniques and working with site to implement any improvements to make equipment integration more effective meeting business objectives. (i.e. 5S, TIMWOODS)
  Improve Controls team 5S process for Westrock site, initiating site changes updating layouts and plans.
  Initiating,
• Creation and the maintenance, providing technical input into Controls Process Documents, Test and Inspection processes and drawings whilst supporting with DCN (Documents Change Notification) activity

What you need to succeed:

• PLC experience required, on multiple platforms
• Robotics experience
• Project Management experience
• Effective Communication skills, influencing and persuasive skills
• An understanding of the fundamentals of electromechanical design for manufacture and assembly using CAD systems
• A good understanding of machine directives H&S
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Programs

What we offer:

• Corporate culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Comprehensive training with numerous learning and development opportunities
• A career with a global packaging company where sustainability, safety and inclusion are business drivers and foundational elements of the daily work

WestRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to create and maintain a diverse workforce where everyone feels valued, respected, and included. WestRock does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law