Position Description
Job Summary
Why work for us?
At Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group's commitment is guided by its purpose, "Makingthe World a Better Home".
Required Qualifications
What's the job?
Through the application of engineering fundamentals and advanced process control tools, the Automation Engineer II will ensure that processes are centered, capable and in control; reduce process variations; and resolve special causes variation. Scheduling, planning, and executing all electrical and instrumentation maintenance and project activities in the plant with limited interruption to the plant's production requirements.
The scope of this position covers all facility PLC services and associated control system maintenance. Develop methods to improve and maintain the reliability of the electrical and systems instrumentation equipment in the plant. Manage the completeness and accuracy of software/drawing equipment files and history. Assist in the development of electrical PM activities with established program and manage efficiency and effectiveness of such PM program.
- Reports directly to the Performance Improvement Manager.
- Responsible for planning, evaluating, organizing, and implementing automation related projects and initiatives.
- Works closely with the Production and Engineering Managers to coordinate changes in the production process and resolve equipment malfunctions.
- Manages automation related projects and provides weekly status report to plant management and participates in Focus Improvement teams to resolve critical process and production problems with customers and vendors.
- Develops and maintains PLC/HMI systems from the plant floor to management and financial levels and maintains automation related systems (PLC/HMI/VFD/Instrumentation/Network) and implements required updates to avoid technical obsolescence.
- Provides training for operators and maintenance personnel.
- Continuously evaluates workplace for safety concerns and ensures behavioral safety initiatives are performed to goal levels.
Additional Description
What do you bring?
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Engineering Technology or similar discipline or equivalent work experience.
- Three (3) to five (5) years applied professional experience in electrical process control, instrumentation, automation and computer and data communication systems in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in Allen Bradley, PLC Rockwell Automation, Control Logics
- Proficient in CAD, project design, machine design capabilities for small projects.
Company Summary
Come be a part of our bigger purpose to change the world!
Legal Statement
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.