Automation Engineer

CertainTeed; United States; On-site; USD 89,500 - 138,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to $138,500 annually

Health, vision, dental, and prescription drug insurance

Retirement benefits with company match

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the United States is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to support the development and implementation of electrical and controls projects. The role involves developing plant automation systems, programming PLCs, and collaborating with various teams to ensure efficient operations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and significant experience in automation engineering within a manufacturing environment. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years in a Controls & Automation Engineering role in continuous process manufacturing plants.
• Familiarity with design/specification of process control panels.
• Preferred: MES platform experience and familiarity with project management practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop/install/commission plant controls and automation systems.
• Prepare, schedule, and monitor all assigned projects.
• Provide on-site and remote support to multiple plants.

Skills

Programming of Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI development experience

Familiarity with National Electrical Code (NEC)

Experience with industrial networking protocols

Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts

Proficiency with standard instrumentation

Ability to use AutoCAD drafting tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SQL database experience

Job description

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The IPG Automation Engineer will support the development and implementation of electrical and controls projects, provide automation and maintenance support to the plants, and implement process controls in a manner consistent with CertainTeed IPG principles in our twenty‑seven manufacturing and five mining facilities across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Develop/Install/Commission plant controls & automation systems, including PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, MES data collection, and IIoT networks; design and execute retrofit projects involving AC drives, servo drives, HMI, and PLC modifications in accordance with the corporate modernization plan.
• Support rebuild and plant expansion projects that require extended time away.
• Direct contractors, third‑party controls engineering partners, and suppliers.
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, monitor, and provide status for all assigned projects.
• Perform all aspects of project management and design engineering for those projects.
• Develop scopes of work and estimates for potential projects.
• Monitor compliance in all areas and maintain quality control throughout the project lifecycle (budget, scheduling, planning, expediting, receiving, AR/AP).
• Provide on‑site and remote support to multiple plants to solve complex automation‑related issues.
• Collaborate with plant production and engineering managers to coordinate changes in the production process and resolve equipment malfunctions.
• Develop and enforce process controls standards; design/ specify controls system architectures.
• Support process engineers in process optimization tasks, problem analysis, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Lead and participate in focus improvement teams to resolve critical process and production problems with customers and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required (Electrical Engineering is preferred).
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years in a Controls & Automation Engineering role in continuous process manufacturing plants or similar.
• Programming of Allen‑Bradley PLCs (PLC‑5, SLC‑500, ControlLogix) is required; Modicon is a plus.
• HMI development experience, preferably within Ignition, WinCC, iFix, or Wonderware platforms.
• Familiarity with National Electrical Code (NEC), Arc Flash (NFPA‑70), and Combustion Safety (NFPA‑86).
• Experience with industrial networking protocols (TCP/IP, Modbus, Modbus TCP, IOLink, DH+, HART).
• Understanding of object‑oriented programming concepts (Add‑On Instructions, User‑Defined Tags).
• Familiarity with design/specification of process control panels (NFPA‑79, UL508A).
• Proficiency with standard instrumentation (flowmeters, pressure transmitters, temperature sensors, proximity and limit switches, level sensors, encoders, linear and I/P transducers).
• Experience with medium and low voltage electrical distribution and motor control center (MCC).
• Experience with motor control equipment (VFD, DOL, soft start, electronic overload).
• Ability to use AutoCAD drafting tools to create and modify drawings.
• Preferred: MES platform experience, SQL database experience, and familiarity with project management practices.

Benefits

• Salary: $89,500 to $138,500 per year (base). Eligible for an annual bonus (target 12% of base). Total target cash range $100,240 to $155,000.
• Health, vision, dental, prescription drug, and other medical insurance.
• Healthcare Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
• LiveWell Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and retirement and protection benefits (401(k) with company match, retirement accumulation plan, cash balance pension plan).
• Life insurance (company‑provided), AD&D, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Commuter benefits and other additional benefits.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer. CertainTeed is committed to diversity, inclusiveness, and the hiring of veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.