Controls Engineer lll

PGT Industries; Town of Venice (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical plan options

401k retirement plan with company match

Paid time off (PTO) and paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Team Member Discount Program

Job summary

PGT Industries in Town of Venice seeks a Process Automation Engineer to manage site process automation and data collection systems. This role requires partnering with operations and IT while offering technical mentoring.

The qualified candidate should have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and minimum 10 years of relevant manufacturing experience. Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, paid time off, and a 401k retirement plan with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience: automation, process, plant, project delivery.
• Extensive experience in similar roles.
• Ability to travel occasionally domestically (up to 30%).

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee 24/7 support of site process automation and data collection systems.
• Own the commissioning and qualification process for automation systems.
• Develop and implement the process automation functional agenda.

Skills

Communication skills

Networking skills

Proficiency in process automation systems

Software proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

PLC platforms

SCADA platforms

Job description

Job Description

Pay Range: $87,000 - $118,000 depending on relevant experience and qualifications

MITER Brands™ is a residential window and door manufacturer that provides a leading portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments. MITER Brands, also known as Milgard, MI Windows & Doors and PGTI is one of the nation’s largest suppliers of vinyl windows and patio doors, with plants across the country.

Process Automation Engineer

The Process Automation Engineer provides ownership or custodian support for site process automation and data collection systems for PGT Venice manufacturing operations. Partnering with operations, engineering, IT, and maintenance functions will be critical to effectively supporting these site systems. This position provides technical mentoring and coaching for the process automation staff. This position requires direct technical support of process automation systems and projects.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee 24/7 support of site process automation and data collection systems for manufacturing and utilities systems.

Own the commissioning and qualification process for process automation systems; develop and ensure compliance with established local quality standards.

Develop, maintain, and implement the process automation functional agenda for the site.

Ensure function is aligned and driven to meet engineering goals, and partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations leadership to deliver operational results.

Function as system owner for exclusive process automation systems not assigned to other engineering or operations functions.

Assign resources to provide system custodianship for site process automation and data collection systems.

Own and manage site procedures and technical standards for the automation function.

Direct and oversee continuous improvement and recapitalization of owned and custodianed systems for the site.

Direct and oversee root cause investigations of owned and custodianed system nonconformances.

Provide management support for automation contractor personnel.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering: preferably Electrical, Mechanical, or related field, or extensive experience in similar roles.

Minimum 10 years’ manufacturing experience: automation, process, plant, project delivery, or related areas.

Software proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Proficiency in programming process automation systems including common PLC and SCADA platforms.

Strong communication and networking skills.

Knowledge of manufacturing safety requirements for automated systems.

Travel requirements: Ability to travel occasionally domestically (up to 30%).

Physical demands / Work environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Usual office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing. Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery. Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone.

Benefits

• Three comprehensive Medical plan options
• Prescription Dental Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Supplemental Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
• Company-paid Short-Term Disability
• Company-paid Long-Term Disability
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid Holidays
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Teladoc
• Legal Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Team Member Discount Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Yearly Wellness Clinic

Equal Opportunity Employer

MITER Brands, also known as MI Windows and Doors, Milgard and PGT Industries are an equal-opportunity employer. The company does not discriminate based on religion, race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, handicap, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected category.