Electrical Engineer - Controls & Projects

Job Description

Electrical Engineer - Controls & Projects

South Carolina

Requisition ID:


55128

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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

What will you do as Electrical Engineer Controls & Projects at Sealed Air?

You will play a key role in executing global engineering projects by leading the electrical and controls scope of proprietary equipment initiatives. This role focuses on designing, validating, and commissioning electrical and control systems that enhance manufacturing capabilities, support new technology deployment, and ensure safe, reliable production environments. You will collaborate closely with cross functional teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to deliver high-quality technical solutions across multiple sites.

Why do we need you?

• Lead the electrical and controls scope for proprietary equipment projects, ensuring proper integration into production environments
• Develop and validate electrical designs, schematics, IO lists, and control logic for system upgrades and new technologies
• Support procurement, panel fabrication, wiring installation, system integration, and commissioning activities
• Plan and execute FAT and SAT testing to verify system functionality, safety, and performance
• Troubleshoot complex electrical and control system issues during installation and start-up
• Evaluate and test new electrical and controls technologies in lab environments
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to align technical requirements and delivery timelines
• Manage risks, maintain technical documentation, and provide clear project updates throughout execution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Hands-on experience designing, programming, commissioning, and troubleshooting control systems (PLCs, HMIs, IO)
• Experience developing and modifying electrical drawings using 2D/3D CAD tools (EPLAN, DraftSight or similar)
• Strong understanding of electrical distribution systems including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24 VDC
• Experience working with industrial networks and automation architectures
• Ability to analyze complex electrical and control system issues and drive effective solutions
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and global teams
• Solid organizational skills to manage multiple technical projects simultaneously
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 30-40%, domestically and internationally

Requisition id:55128

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.

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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.