Controls and Automation Engineer

Freudenberg Group; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an innovative industry leader in a role that challenges your engineering skills and creativity! As part of a dynamic team, you will lead electrical troubleshooting efforts, ensuring the reliability of operations while promoting a lean manufacturing culture. Your expertise in AutoCAD will be crucial as you prepare detailed drawings and support project managers in executing vital upgrades. This position not only offers the chance to work on diverse projects but also emphasizes collaboration across teams, making it perfect for those who thrive in fast-paced environments. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering from an ABET accredited school required.
• Experience in production operations and hands-on engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead troubleshooting and RCA for electrical conditions.
• Support project managers in equipment upgrades and lean manufacturing.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Troubleshooting

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

AutoCAD

Industrial Automation

Communication Skills

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor Software

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Lead electrical group in troubleshooting and RCA for evaluating electrical conditions to resolve and preventively eliminate concerns and failures
• Provide justification and support project managers to execute upgrades to equipment
• Support a lean manufacturing culture with the proper use of PDCA cycles in engineering changes, and communicate well with stakeholders on status
• Participate in rotating on-call support for 24/7 operations
• Ensure company safety requirements are correctly identified and addressed in risk assessment, performance levels, and PPE selection for electrical hazards
• Prepare detailed drawings using AutoCAD and/or Inventor software

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Engineering from a 4-year ABET accredited school
• Experience in a production operation with emphasis on “hands-on” engineering and reliability work is preferred
• Ability to manage and participate in projects of various size and scope including ability to prioritize and ensure focus on critical work
• Ability to coordinate with cross functional teams, and adapt to rapid change
• Working knowledge of industrial automation and coordinated machinery
• Must be knowledgeable in creating and updating AutoCAD electrical diagrams
• Good written and verbal communication skills

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.