Controls Engineer

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

Position Summary:

Tarkett is seeking an experienced and strategic Controls Engineer (Process and Plant) to join our successful and growing team in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. In this position you will be responsible for supporting our PVC Flooring Accessory operations by leading the electrical control system design and installation of new equipment. In this role you will also support existing equipment and plant operations, while recommending the upgrades and technology improvements. This position reports into the Engineering Manager and partners with Production, Quality, Safety, Procurement and Maintenance Departments to eliminate process variation and execute cost reduction opportunities with a focus on equipment control, technology upgrades and automation implementation. Join a highly engaged group of passionate business professionals with long tenure in an organization that has a flat organizational structure and little hierarchy. Our organization strongly values teamwork. All our employees have a voice and can truly impact the company. If you consider yourself to be a change agent and want to see an impact from your efforts, you can do that here.

Responsibilities:

• Designs and implements plant wide SCADA and MES system improvements, working closely with the process engineering and quality teams to determine best practices for data collection and process control.
• Develops and supports Allen Bradley PLC based control systems, including development and recommending technology upgrades of 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.
• Troubleshoots maintenance related problems and coaches Maintenance Techs to address root cause of failures. This includes troubleshooting and programming PLC’s using Ladder Logic.
• 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.

Requirements:

• BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical degree
• Minimum 3 years of plant or related field experience with process or industrial machinery
• Allen-Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting experience (PLC-5, RxLinx, RsLogix 500, Studio 5000)
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery and control systems
• Ability to comply with existing safety standards
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Strong team player
• Strong organizational skills and maintain a well-kept work area
• Drive for results and accountability
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Ability to work with little direct supervision
• Experience in coordinating efforts with contractors and suppliers is required
• Proven success with capital and large project leadership and execution

Bonus Knowledge / Experience:

• Experience with extrusion processes and equipment
• Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks
• Experience with iFix, Omron, Motion Controls, Pro-Face
• Experience with SAP

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand and eye coordination, use hand/air/electrical power tools, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception. The employee must perform his/her job functions while observing Tarkett safety standards and regulations. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles. Adherence to state and local health and safety mandates is required.

What We Offer

A commitment that Safety is #1 Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options! Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process. We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption. We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human‐Conscious Design® approach. www.tarkett-group.com Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best. As a worldwide leader of the flooring industry, we design, manufacture and provide our customers the most innovative and sustainable flooring and sports surface solutions. At Tarkett, we cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship with respect and trust. We make conscious choices, for people and for the planet and we commit to be next to your every step of the way. At Tarkett we help create great spaces. We believe in taking care of our people, our customers and our planet. We believe in being agile and performance-driven in everything that we do in order to find the best flooring and sports surface solutions.