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The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants).\nThe company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees.)\nThe Role\nOur site in Wolverhampton is looking for a Controls Engineer to work days on a permanent basis.\nIPL Schoeller (Wolverhampton)are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Controls Engineer to join our engineering team within the fast-paced FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) industry. 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This role is critical to ensuring operational efficiency, equipment reliability, and compliance with industry standards.\nThe Engineer will work Monday to Friday, 07:30am - 16:00pm.\nAs a Controls Engineer at IPL Wolverhampton:\nDevelop, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, systems (e.g., Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Mitsubishi).\n\nTroubleshoot and resolve control system issues to minimize production downtime.\n\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to support the integration of new equipment and automation technologies.\n\nEnsure all control systems comply with relevant health, safety, and regulatory standards (e.g., PUWER, CE marking).\n\nConduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring control-related faults.\n\nMaintain comprehensive documentation of control system configurations, changes, and procedures.\n\nProvide technical training and support to maintenance and production personnel.\n\nContribute to continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing 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