Controls Engineer - PLC/SCADA Automation & Plant Floor Lead

Tarkett; Middlefield (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Retirement plan options

Career growth opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Tarkett is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to take technical ownership of our manufacturing automation systems on the plant floor. You will design, implement, maintain, and continuously improve PLC, HMI, and process control systems to support safe, reliable production and capital projects.

In this role you will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, IT, and suppliers, develop ladder logic, configure VFDs, and provide remote and on-site support across shifts.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical/Plastics/Industrial Engineering or related technical field
• Minimum of 3 years of plant or related field experience with process or industrial machinery controls
• Allen-Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting experience (PLC-5, RxLinx, RsLogix 500, Studio 5000, Connected Components Workbench)
• Strong knowledge of industrial machinery and control systems and safety circuits
• 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 coordinating with contractors and suppliers
• Proven success with capital and large project leadership and execution
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks

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 and wiring
• Configures and trains personnel on VFDs and control systems
• Troubleshoots machinery and guides maintenance on root causes
• Develops and maintains PLC Ladder Logic for Allen Bradley PLCs
• Mentor engineers and maintenance technicians in automation and controls
• Provide remote troubleshooting support across shifts
• Develops business cases and writes capital appropriation requests with payback/ROI
• Partner with operations to implement AM/PM measures for safe operation
• Negotiate with suppliers and contractors on equipment installation and troubleshooting
• May support facilities power and electrical projects
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Observe all safety rules and regulations
• Act safely and safeguard others

Skills

Allen-Bradley PLC programming

SCADA/MES experience

Industrial control systems

Safety standards

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Team player

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Coordination with contractors

Capital project leadership

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

iFix/Omron/Pro-Face

Ignition/FactoryTalk Optix

IO-Link

Education

Engineering degree (BS in Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical/Plastics/Industrial or related)

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

iFix

Omron

Pro-Face

Ignition

FactoryTalk Optix

IO-Link

Job description

Tarkett is seeking a hands-on Controls Engineer to take technical ownership of our manufacturing automation systems on the plant floor. You will design, implement, maintain, and continuously improve PLC, HMI, and process control systems to support safe, reliable production and capital projects.

In this role you will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, IT, and suppliers, develop ladder logic, configure VFDs, and provide remote and on-site support across shifts.