Corporate Controls & Automation Engineer

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on technical leadership to multiple plant locations in the area of process controls and automation.
• Lead automation and process improvement projects.
• Supports preparation, installation, and maintenance of current and future automation projects.
• Understands and abides all safety practices, works with operations to provide input with quote preparation, and helps to prepare capital project requests.
• Design system structures, automation units and automated robotic cell layouts to continuously improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Designs, implements, and optimizes control loops, control strategies, and designs, troubleshoots, and optimizes existing controls and processes.
• Oversees the implementation of new equipment and process controls and automation.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and applies standard engineering techniques, procedures, and criteria, using judgment in optimization of processes and products involving modifications to facilities, equipment, methods, and materials.
• Interprets mechanical design drawings for electrical requirements.
• Works with plant engineers, corporate engineering, and IT to develop and maintain consistent plant floor information systems to provide data access to the division.
• Commissions new production equipment and controls and processes, monitors modifications and upgrades, and assists in troubleshooting existing processes.
• Where appropriate, selects and supervises external contractors and consultants to ensure they meet the requirements for function, cost, timing, and quality.
• Makes observations and takes measurements directly, as well as collects and interprets data from other technical and operating staff involved in order to develop and implement process improvement.
• Provides input into the maintenance management system for all controls and electrical and electronic systems and equipment.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years hands-on work experience in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of measurable results.
• Minimum of 3 years experience with automation, controls, and/or robotics.

Education, Licenses & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar related discipline.

Total Compensation

• Competitive compensation and vacation/holiday package.
• Comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 401k and Medical & Dependent Care Spending Accounts.

Benefits

• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.