Instrumentation and Automation Controls Engineer

Owens Corning; Danville (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Instrumentation and Automation Controls Engineer to join their Danville facility. This role is pivotal in providing automation support and leading capital projects while ensuring safety and efficiency in operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical and controls engineering, with a focus on continuous improvement and teamwork. Enjoy the benefits of working in a supportive environment that values innovation and sustainability, alongside opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about engineering and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Health and Wellness Opportunities

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Parental Leave

Adoption and Family Assistance

Rebate Program for Home Improvement Products

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in instrumentation and controls.
• Must be detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide automation support to plant processes and packaging operations.
• Lead safety and process improvement projects at the facility.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Controls Engineering

Automation

Communication Skills

Project Management

Troubleshooting

Safety Awareness

Education

Associate's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data Historian (Ignition/IP21)

Job description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Owens Corning Danville is a world class manufacturing organization that produces the highest quality wet-formed fiberglass mat for use in roofing and other commercial applications. Owens Corning is a global leader in insulation, roofing, and fiberglass composite materials. Owens Corning Danville’s mission is to provide a safe environment for our employees while producing high quality mat at the lowest cost in the industry using cutting edge processes and practices.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT OWENS CORNING:

70 Consecutive years as a Fortune 500 Company

The Wall Street Journal Best-Managed Companies Top 250

$11 Billion in 2024 Sales Revenue

Presence in 31 Countries with 25,000 employees

Health and Wellness Opportunities

Adoption and Family Assistance- OC is committed to helping employees in their endeavor to build a family, including financial assistance for adoption and surrogacy

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) provides U.S. employees the opportunity to purchase Owens Corning stock at a 15 percent discount every six month

Parental leave- Four weeks of paid time off for all new parents; this includes both mothers and fathers at the time of birth or the adoption of a child

A rebate program that allows employees to receive a rebate of up to $2,000 every four years for purchases of OC’s wide range of products for new construction or home improvement

Just what is it that makes Owens Corning unique? Of course, there are the products, the global reach, and the strong commitment to sustainability. Behind all of that though, it’s our people and our purpose. That’s our difference. We are proud to be recognized for our ongoing product, environmental and social sustainability efforts:

Placed on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the 14th consecutive year

Owens Corning has ranked in the top 10 of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for the past six years

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

TheInstrumentation and Automation Controls Engineer contributes to the success of the plant by providing controls, network, and automation support for the plant. Instrumentation and Automation Controls Engineer will also lead related capital projects for the site, achieving stated results on time and within budget. In addition, this position will help lead TPM continuous improvement efforts through the support of multiple pillars. This position is on location in Danville but has potential to work remotely depending on plant demands. This position is a part of the on-call production support rotation.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent training, knowledge, and experience
• Five or more years of experience in instrumentation, controls, or electrical engineering
• Automation and controls engineering experience in a plant, corporate engineering, or related experience in a manufacturing environment
• Electrical and Controls Design Engineering experience

EXPERIENCE PREFERRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent training, knowledge, and experience
• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
• Equipment evaluation and selection experience
• Knowledgeable in process controls and facility electrical distribution
• Past Leadership responsibility
• Data Historian experience (Ignition and/or IP21 platforms)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

The employee should hold the following abilities:

• Must be able to read, write, and speak English
• Must be able to understand verbal and written instructions
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills
• Must be detail oriented and can multi-task
• Must have strong internal and external customer service skills
• Must work well in a team environment
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office programs (power user of Excel)
• Strong safety awareness, commitment, and safety leadership
• Ability to write procedures
• Project scheduling skills
• General knowledge of TPM and maintenance processes
• Strong knowledge of control systems and design
• Knowledge of practical application of OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI standards
• Must have strong troubleshooting skills
• Leadership (effectively present information/respond to customers)
• Values (integrity, accountability, candor and innovation)
• Communicator (explainer, good listener)
• Strategist (well organized, prioritizes)
• Developer of talent (mentor, coach, guide)

TRAVEL

• Ability to travel up to 5%

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide electrical, controls and automation support to Automation projects, plant process, packaging, and utility operations including scales, level flow and temperature sensors.
• Serve as the lead technical resource for continuous defect detection systems.
• Support Plant Maintenance and Operations teams in system and equipment troubleshooting and in technology transfer.
• Assist Corporate Engineering and Plant engineering with Automation projects.
• Lead safety, process improvement, and capital projects for the Danville facility in partnership with plant leadership.
• Provide technical support to operations, technical, and maintenance departments to help troubleshoot and diagnose production issues.
• Train maintenance technicians and operators on new technology to allow proper maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Enhance maintenance processes through equipment and systems analysis to identify opportunities for equipment or process modification, equipment replacement, or application of new technology.
• Actively develop and implement cost savings initiatives involving waste minimization, productivity improvements and other process optimization opportunities through an active partnership with the site’s maintenance and operation teams.
• Support Break Down Analysis process and create One Point Lessons to support knowledge transfer.
• Develops and executes Preventive and Predictive Maintenance programs.
• Improves the reliability of the plant power and control systems through preventative and predictive maintenance and capital improvements.
• Identifies and captures opportunities for reliability performance and cost improvement.
• Develop, implement and monitor automation and control strategies and system architecture for the facility. To review designs by others, and to ensure adherence to strategies and Owens Corning specifications.
• Follow and enforce all safety rules, regulations, procedures, training, and initiatives.
• Support and adhere to Reliability Work Process (RWP).
• Support and lead plant TPM initiatives and projects.
• Ensure adherence to management of change process.

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a residential and commercial building products leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our products provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique capabilities and market-leading positions to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2024 sales of $11.0 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.