Electrical Project Engineer (Experienced Professional)

michelinhr; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelin is seeking an Electrical Project Engineer (Experienced Professional) for our Louisville, KY site. You will lead the electrical/automation portions of capital projects, from pre-studies through commissioning, in an industrial plant environment.

Responsibilities include design, programming, procurement coordination, and startup support. A strong background in PLC/HMI, CAD, and Rockwell/Siemens systems is essential, with a focus on safety, quality, and cost adherence.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required in electro-mechanical or electrical field.
• Minimum 3 years of engineering experience preferred.
• Experience with electrical design standards and CAD tools.
• Proficient with PLC programming (Rockwell, Siemens) and HMI.
• Knowledge of VFDs, motion control, and industrial networks.
• Experience in project leadership or management is a plus.
• Familiarity with Cognex/Keyence/ Adept vision systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead electrical/automation design for large capital projects.
• Develop schedules and cost estimates for project phases.
• Commissioning and startup of equipment in plant environment.
• Provide technical support to maintenance and operations.
• Ensure compliance with specs and local regulations.

Skills

VFD & Motion Control

Vision system configuration

Robotics knowledge

Project management

Industrial networks & protocols

PLC programming standards

Ladder Logic / Structured Text

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electro-mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD design tools

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

Siemens

HMI software

PLC programming software

Job description

Electrical Project Engineer (Experienced Professional)

Build a Career That Matters with One of the World's Most Respected Employers!

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A vibrant location, engaged employees, and lots of growth opportunities await those who join the Louisville team! Situated on the outskirts of Louisville, KY along the Ohio River, American Synthetic Rubber Company has 80 years of rich history supplying our nation and Michelin with high-quality synthetic rubber. We are seeking employees ready and willing to build a culture of diversity, performance, and Safety!!

THE OPPORTUNITY

This engineer will be responsible for completing the electrical/automation portion of large capital projects in support of the Plant Capital execution as well as Plant Technical support to enable the plant to meet its market, productivity, and/or quality goals. They will assist management with pre-studies of deployment and development projects in the EE / Automation field. They will also complete design studies, follow procurement and fabrication of equipment and lead the installation, commissioning and startup of the equipment in an industrial plant environment. For customer projects, manages the design studies for industrial electrical equipment, and low/high voltage electrical installations that are necessary for the success of the Plant's capital projects. She / he will ensure adherence to the customer's specifications, local regulations, compliance of performance, and costs.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Provide detailed electrical design and automation programming for assigned projects.
• Provide estimates and technical schedules for all phases of process equipment addition, replacement or upgrade.
• Provide backup support and training to plant maintenance teams on new automation systems that they implement.
• Collaborate with internal company support groups to accomplish objectives and provide contract engineering management and direction when needed.
• Participate in assigned major capital projects and/or modifications from start to finish, including equipment reception, commissioning, and acceptance.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Bachelors in Electro-mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical experience in the field
• Preferred minimum of at least 3 years of Engineering experience
• Minimal travel, 5-10% maximum (vendor machine acceptance, support of local facility)
• Experience with electrical design standards and able to complete controls systems designs using standard CAD design tools
• Experience with PLC programming standards & programming software, including GRAFCET, Ladder Logic, and Structured Text. Specific experience with Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and Siemens is a plus.
• Experience with Variable Frequency drives and Motion Control technologies. Specific experience with Rockwell, Siemens and Control Techniques is a plus.
• Experience with HMI configuration, programming and communication. Specific experience with Rockwell is a plus.
• Experience with controls systems network interfaces and various protocols for communications between devices including computer system databases.
• Experience in Project Team Leadership or Project Management is preferred, but not required
• Vision System configuration and interface for width measurement applications and defect detection applications is preferred but not required. Specific experience with Cognex, Keyence, Adept, Bytewise, Gocator is a plus.
• Robotic experience, configuration or knowledge is a plus but not required. Specific experience with Fanuc, ABB is a plus. Experience with Vision Systems is a plus.

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Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.

The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.

Why Michelin?

• Career Growth : Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
• Inclusive Culture : Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Connected Communities.
• Innovation-Driven : Work on projects that matter-from sustainable materials to digital transformation.
• Community Impact : Be part of a company that does what's right