Electrical Projects Engineer - PLC & Automation Lead

Knauf Insulation, Inc.; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

EAP

Short‑term disability

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Knauf Insulation, Inc. in the United States seeks an Electrical Projects Engineer to lead the design and project management of electrical and control systems, driving process improvements, safety, quality and profitability.

Relocation to one of our U.S. locations is required; travel up to 30% with plant rebuilds, collaboration across teams, and oversight of capital projects involving PLCs, HMIs, drives, and servo systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology.
• Willingness to relocate to one of the U.S. locations listed.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to guide cross-functional teams.
• Experience designing or upgrading electrical controls and capital projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee large-scale capital projects from concept to completion.
• Design and program PLCs, HMIs, Drives, and Servo systems to optimize performance.
• Manage contractor relationships and coordinate internal/external project teams.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans with adherence to budgets and timelines.
• Collaborate with OEMs to integrate new equipment into plant operations.
• Partner with HSE to elevate electrical safety practices across facilities.
• Support plant rebuilds with technical leadership and hands-on involvement.
• Provide training and development for Craftsmen, Operators, and Engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Technology

Tools

PLC programming

HMI programming

Drives & Servo systems

Job description

Knauf Insulation, Inc. in the United States seeks an Electrical Projects Engineer to lead the design and project management of electrical and control systems, driving process improvements, safety, quality and profitability.

Relocation to one of our U.S. locations is required; travel up to 30% with plant rebuilds, collaboration across teams, and oversight of capital projects involving PLCs, HMIs, drives, and servo systems.