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Electrical & PLC Engineer

Sealed Air
paid time off, 401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, Reading
May 08, 2026
Job Description Electrical & PLC Engineer Reading (Paper) Requisition ID: 54907 If you are a current employee click here to apply. Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods transported worldwide, preserve food, enable e-commerce and digital connectivity, and help create a global supply chain that is touchless, safer, less wasteful, and more resilient. We strive to foster a caring, high-performance growth culture that will deliver consistent, sustainable profitable growth and accelerate our performance - a culture where accountability is clear and aligned, and where we reward business outcomes and impact. That culture guides everything we do, including how we partner with our customers and suppliers, how we attract and retain top talent, and how we create and deliver value to our stakeholders. In 2025, Sealed Air generated $5.4 billion in sales and has approximately 16,100 employees who serve customers in 119 countries/territories. To learn more, visit www.sealedair.com. Position Summary The Electrical & PLC Engineer is responsible for designing, maintaining, and optimizing electrical control systems and programmable logic controllers (PLCs) that support the continuous paper mill operations at our Reading, PA and Modena, PA sites. This role ensures maximum equipment reliability, process efficiency, and safety compliance across production areas such as pulping, paper machines, finishing, and utilities. Responsibilities Design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC systems (e.g., Rockwell Automation) Support and improve Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI) Diagnosing and resolving electrical and automation issues in production equipment Develop and modify control logic, ladder diagrams, and function block programming Lead and support capital projects, including system upgrades, installations, and commissioning Work closely with operations and maintenance teams to reduce downtime and improve reliability Perform root cause analysis on equipment failures and implement corrective actions Ensure compliance with electrical codes, safety standards (NFPA, OSHA), and mill policies Maintain accurate documentation of control systems, wiring diagrams, and software backups Support predictive and preventive maintenance programs Qualifications Hands-on experience with PLC programming (e.g., Allen-Bradley) required Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field preferred 3-7+ years of industrial experience (paper, pulp, or heavy manufacturing preferred) Strong understanding of motor controls, drives (VFDs), instrumentation, and power distribution Experience with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Profibus, Modbus) Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and P&IDs Familiarity with safety systems and standards (e.g., NFPA 70E, lockout/tagout procedures) Knowledge of advanced process control (APC) or optimization systems Experience with drive systems and automation platforms from ABB or similar Project management experience (budgeting, scheduling, vendor coordination) Professional Engineer (PE) license or EIT certification preferred Skills Troubleshooting and problem-solving in real-time production environments Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration Ability to work in a 24/7 manufacturing environment (including on-call support) Attention to detail with a focus on safety and reliability Work Environment Industrial setting with exposure to noise, heat, humidity, and moving machinery May require climbing, confined space entry, and use of PPE Occasional off-hours or emergency support required Pay Transparency Salary Range: $102,600-$176,755 The range disclosed complies with applicable state and local pay transparency laws. Offers within this range will be determined by considering relevant factors including education, experience, and internal alignment. This position may also be eligible for annual performance bonuses and other incentive programs. Sealed Air offers a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and other benefits designed to promote well-being. Requisition id:54907 Relocation:No Sealed Air is committed to attracting, selecting, and developing talent that reflects the diversity of the communities and customers we serve. We take pride in our selection process to identify, infuse, and grow talent to align with our culture, values, and norms. Sealed Air prioritizes talent development, fostering a culture of continuous growth and career progression. The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and to all employees, without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Please be cautious of fraudulent recruiting efforts using the Sealed Air name or logo. Sealed Air will never request private information during the application process, such as a Driver's License or Social Security Number. If you have any concerns about information received from SEE during the application process, please reach out to us directly at globalta@sealedair.com. LINK1 MON1 Information at a Glance WHY WORK AT SEALED AIR?* It is our responsibility to leverage what we have to affect positive and meaningful change for our communities and planet using Sealed Air's global resources and expertise. Corporate sustainability - it's about improving the lives of people around the world by addressing pressing needs in the communities where we and our customers operate. Customer Success - meeting our customers' needs. At Sealed Air it's more than a goal, it's an integral part of our business practices, our innovative solutions, and our values. Leaving our communities better than we found them through dedication of time, talent and resources.