R&D Electrical Engineer
Sealed Air Corporation
Duncan, SCFresher2h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads, no experience needed · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- OperationsTroubleshootingPLC
- Work
- On-site in Duncan
- Pay
- $85K–$113K a year
- Skill demand
- Troubleshooting42%Operations17%PLC6%of 118 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 6, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
Sealed Air designs and delivers packaging solutions that protect essential goods, preserve food, enable e-commerce, and create a more resilient global supply chain. This early-career R&D Electrical Engineer opportunity focuses on the development, improvement, and support of electrical controls and automation systems for industrial food packaging equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the design, development, and implementation of electrical controls, electronics, and software solutions for new industrial food packaging equipment.
- Assist with the troubleshooting, maintenance, and improvement of existing equipment.
- Participate in hands-on activities, including prototype construction, laboratory testing, system integration, and equipment validation.
- Support electrical and controls design activities, translating engineering requirements into functional solutions.
- Assist with PLC, HMI, VFD, Servo, and other automation-related programming and configuration activities.
- Review electrical schematics, equipment manuals, and technical documentation to investigate machine faults and recommend solutions.
- Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and support continuous equipment improvement.
- Participate in technology upgrades, component lifecycle management, and engineering changes.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical and Computer Engineering.
- Strong interest in electrical systems, industrial equipment, automation, and engineering design.
- Ability to understand technical concepts, analyze problems, and approach troubleshooting systematically.
- Demonstrated learning agility, curiosity, and willingness to independently research and develop new technical skills.
- Hands-on mindset and interest in building, testing, and improving equipment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Familiarity with PLCs, HMIs, electrical schematics, programming, or industrial automation technologies is a plus, but not required.
- Co-op experience, internships, academic engineering projects, summer jobs, or personal projects related to electronics and electrical systems are considered an advantage.
Salary Range: $85,000 – $113,000 annually
Relocation: Yes