Join the IPG Team!

Are you ready to elevate your career? At IPG, we are more than just a global leader in packaging and protective solutions—we are a community that values safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. From tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery, we develop innovative solutions that protect the world. Now, we are expanding our global team and looking for talented individuals like you!

Position Description

Title:                                Controls Engineering Specialist II                                Department:                    Research and Development        

Immediate Supervisor:   R&D Sr. Manager

Status:                             Non-Exempt Hourly Professional

Position Purpose:          Responsible for supporting the development, transition, and integration of new products and new process platforms from R&D into the production manufacturing process with a focus on electronics. The R&D Controls Engineering Specialist II will be supporting the operation of the R&D pilot laboratories, including prototyping equipment, performance testing equipment, and analytical equipment.

Principle Accountabilities

• Comply with best laboratory practices, including safety and environmental regulations
• Actively support all safety programs and initiatives
• Provide day to day electrical support for all R&D equipment and facilities.
• Hands on installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of pilot process equipment, including HMI, PLC, and VFD programming
• Maintaining equipment maintenance records
• Support digital transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives and Industrial IoT connectivity
• Author clear, concise interpretive reports, memos, one-line drawings, and work instructions
• Create, modify, and optimize designs with 2D and 3D CAD software.
• Conduct safety audits and Process Hazard Analyses (PHA)
• Utilize project management skills to define, plan, schedule, and control the tasks that must be completed to reach project goals
• Participate on 5S Teams
• Ability to work with a union and facilitate teamwork, open communication, and compliance to the current collective bargaining agreement

Essential Skills and Experience

• Two-year Technical degree in Electrical or Electro-Mechanical Sciences and 5+ years of industrial experience (preferred), or high school diploma and 10+ years of related industrial experience. 
• Experience with of pneumatic, hydraulic and drive systems troubleshooting.
• Experience with troubleshooting and repairing AC/DC drives, PLC’s and industrial controls.
• Experience with industrial networking used to connect control system components and instrumentation.
• Experience with Allen Bradley, Siemens, and GE PLC/HMI hardware/software platforms is a plus.
• Innovative, organized, self-starter with good problem-solving skills
• Collaborative interpersonal style with experience in leading project teams

Excellent communication

Why Choose IPG?

At IPG, you will find more than just a job—you will find a place where your success is our success. We pride ourselves on a culture built around strong relationships, where every team member plays a crucial role in our growth. Whether it is through cross-department collaboration, continuous training, or sustainability-driven initiatives, we create an environment where you can thrive.

Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes. We are dedicated to building a greener future while providing safe, supportive workplaces for our people.

With over 40 years of industry expertise and a proven track record of growth and innovation, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish!

We offer competitive pay, extensive benefits that support you and your family, and exciting career development opportunities. Whether you are looking to enhance your skills or advance your career, we offer ongoing training and the support you need to succeed. Think big, dream bigger, and make an impact with IPG.

You belong here. Join us today!