Automation & Controls Engineer: Plant PLC/SCADA Lead

Tarkett; Chagrin Falls (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career growth

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Tarkett is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer (Process and Plant) in Chagrin Falls, Ohio to lead electrical control system design and installation of new equipment. You will support existing equipment and plant operations while recommending upgrades and technology improvements.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Safety, Procurement and Maintenance to reduce process variation and drive cost reductions through automation, VFDs, PLCs, and SCADA systems.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements plant wide SCADA and MES system improvements.
• Develops and supports Allen Bradley PLC based control systems.
• Design electrical systems for new equipment, including schematics, panel design, component selection, and wiring.
• Configures and trains technical personnel on the installation, programming, and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and control systems.
• Troubleshoots machinery and plant technical issues, guides Maintenance Techs to address root cause repairs.
• Develops and maintains PLC Ladder Logic and code for Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Mentor other engineers and maintenance technicians in automation and controls, thus improving the overall department skills and abilities.
• Provide remote troubleshooting support as needed to ensure production is maintained across all night and weekend shifts.
• Develop business cases and write Capital Appropriation Requests including project cost and justification with payback & ROI calculations to support operational needs.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to implement AM / PM measures to ensure equipment is well maintained for safe and reliable operation to meet product specifications.
• Negotiate with and oversee suppliers and contractors on equipment installation, redesign, and troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties as assigned. Must be responsible for observing all safety rules and regulations.
• Must act safely and be always responsible for the safety of others around you.

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

SCADA/MES design

Electrical panel design

VFD programming/troubleshooting

Problem solving

Team leadership

Education

BS Electrical Engineering

Related technical degree

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

iFix

Omron

SAP

Pro-Face

Motion Controls

Job description

Tarkett is seeking an experienced Controls Engineer (Process and Plant) in Chagrin Falls, Ohio to lead electrical control system design and installation of new equipment. You will support existing equipment and plant operations while recommending upgrades and technology improvements.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, Safety, Procurement and Maintenance to reduce process variation and drive cost reductions through automation, VFDs, PLCs, and SCADA systems.