Technical Manager - Project, Automation & ControlsHood Container Packaging Solutions | Rural Hall, NCWhat You'll Do- Support, program, and troubleshoot automated equipment and controls systems.
- Lead assigned project tasks, track progress against published schedules, and update Operations and Engineering leadership on status.
- Take part in equipment design reviews, FAT, installation, commissioning, IQ/OQ/PQ, and production ramp-up. You'll work alongside vendors and colleagues to make sure each launch is sustainable.
- Partner with Process and Quality Engineering to run protocols and collect validation data for investigations, corrective actions, and improvements.
- Analyze line running conditions and recommend actions to meet production ramp goals.
- Update mechanical and electrical drawings when equipment is modified.
- Support reviews of documents such as Job Safety Analyses (JSA) and Preventative Maintenance (PM) plans.
- Contribute to CAPAs and follow our change management process (e.g., ECO, CR).
What You Bring- 3-5 years of automation and controls experience in a manufacturing, packaging, or warehouse environment. Experience in a regulated industry (medical device, pharma, aerospace, automotive) is preferred.
- Project engineering or project management fundamentals, including clear, confident communication with leadership.
- Hands-on experience with equipment design reviews, FAT, commissioning, and validation (IQ/OQ/PQ).
- Familiarity with CAPA and change management processes.
Preferred technical experience:- Allen-Bradley controls (PLCs, servo drives)
- Cognex vision inspection systems
- Industrial marking or etching systems (e.g., Domino, Zebra, Keyence, Markem)
- EtherNet/IP and TCP communication
Here's why you'll love working at Hood Container:- Competitive pay & benefits: We offer a competitive base salary, an annual bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package to keep you healthy and happy. Check out more detailed information on our benefits via www.hoodcontainer.com/benefits
- Continuous learning: We invest in paid training and development to help you grow your skills and advance your career and ability to be mentored by industry experts.
- Caring & Empowering Company Culture: Supportive & collaborative team dedicated to seeing you unbox your potential to help make a difference & make customers happy.
To learn more check us out at www.hoodcontainer.com or on Social Media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, & YouTube).
