Electrical Controls Engineer

2 months ago


Bowling Green, United States O-I Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description

About O-I 

Remember the last time you opened a bottle of bourbon, a cold beer after a hard day’s work or a bottle of sparkling mineral water to quench your thirst? Well, it was probably made by us, we are O-I Glass and we love that we make more glass containers than anyone in the world. O-I has more than a century of experience crafting pure, sustainable, brand-building glass packaging for many of the world’s best-known food and beverage brands. We are proud to provide high quality glass packaging for beer, wine, spirits, food, non-alcoholic beverages, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. 

With 25,000 + employees and an unparalleled footprint spanning 72 plants in 20 countries, O-I is a truly global maker of glass packaging. From engineering and manufacturing to brand development, design and innovation, we are dedicated to providing unique solutions to exceed our customers’ expectations and fuel consumers’ desire for glass. 

Job Description

About the Role: 

In this position you will be an integral part of leading a transformation of O-I and the glass industry through innovative, sustainable, and disruptive new technologies.  Together with a highly collaborative and diverse team you will have opportunities to implement new operating models enabled by an engaging culture that drives performance through safety, teamwork, and accountability.  We are looking for people who have an inherent initiative to continually learn and make a real impact.  We aim to continually transform ourselves, challenging the boundaries and constraints of what’s possible, to deliver world class performance and advancement for our teammates and stakeholders. 

In this position, you will have the opportunity to design, develop, and maintain controls systems that drive safety, quality, and performance for O-I's newest glass container manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, KY. You will use your strong analytical skills to identify problems and errors in process control systems and develop creative solutions to complex problems related to process controls.  Additionally, you will collaborate with technical experts within MAGMA and other global teams to advance our newest technologies.  You will be an integral part of modeling and reinforcing our culture that engages and empowers all our teammates around safety, accountability, and trust to produce world-class results. 

Qualifications

About You: 

  • Works with multiple levels of operations-based teammates and functional leaders to drive safety, quality, productivity and continuous improvement of the line.  
  • Partners with all teammates including contractors and vendors to monitor manufacturing processes and supporting functions to improve the electrical and control systems of the line. 
  • Manages all PID's, PLC programs, and HMI programs across all production lines and processes while working in close collaboration with regional and global MAGMA resources (engineering and IT). 
  • Leads and collaborates in problem solving activities and root cause identification using process data analytic tools. (Trendminer and IBA preferred)
  • Ensures compliance in safety, quality, operations, and NFPA 70E, ANSI/ISA95, S88 
  • Responsible for troubleshooting and programming PLCs and designing HMI interfaces. Siemens and Allen Bradley experience required. (Tia Portal, Studio 5000)
  • Lead and organize work involving medium voltage switchgear. 13.8kv experience required.
  • Lead the training of all electrical competent teammates on NFPA 70E and electrical safety.

Technical Qualifications: 

  • Knowledge of programming languages C++, Python & PLC programming languages, such as Ladder Logic, Function Block Diagram, and Structured Text.
  • Understanding of process control systems including various types of sensors, actuators, and other components.
  • Ability to program and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems and understand PLC hardware such as I/O modules and processors.  
  • Proficiency of HMI software such as WinCC, FactoryTalk, or Ignition. Visual basics programming experience preferred. 
  • Experience integrating PLC and HMI systems with other control systems such as SCADA and DCS. 
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Computer Science, or similar educational field/work experience.
  • You’re a good communicator with strong ability to be proactive and show initiative; hands-on approach to drive and execute transformational change; courage to challenge the status quo. 
  • You have 5+ years’ work experience in total plant systems and electrical controls 
  • Have experience in 24/7 manufacturing environment. 
  • Understand the complexity of maintaining compliance with global initiatives and standards. 
  • Good team player.

Travel Requirements:

  • Up to 20% Domestic and international travel until start-up of factory in 2024 and up to 10% thereafter 

Salary Range:

The expected salary range for this position is between $84,700 to $105,880+10% pay-for-performance quarterly incentive.  Actual pay will be adjusted based upon candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. 



Additional Information

O-I offers a very generous benefit package – some of the highlights are: 

  • Vacation based on length of service 
  • 13 paid holidays each year 
  • Health, Dental, Prescription and Vision care coverage 
  • Perform Well-Being Program – earn employer contributions in your HSA or HRA plan 
  • Wellness Incentive – earn additional funds for your HSA or HRA plan 
  • Group Life Insurance 
  • Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
  • Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life Insurance 
  • Weekly Disability Insurance 
  • 401(k) Retirement Saving Plans 
  • 401(k) Defined Contribution Plan 
  • Employee Assistance Program 

This is an opportunity to help build something from the ground up by creating new experiences and fostering a team culture where you can shine.  

O-I is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that attracts and embraces the brightest minds and creates a culture that welcomes a diversity of ideas and perspectives while encouraging growth and rewarding performance.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  

O-I is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact O-I at hr.recruiters@o-i.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. 



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