Manager, Automation & Controls Engineering

Crayola International; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Automation & Controls Engineer to lead automation projects and manage a team of engineers. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient manufacturing processes and control systems across multiple plants. You'll be responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of advanced control systems, providing technical leadership, and ensuring adherence to safety standards. If you're passionate about engineering and want to make a significant impact in a creative environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values innovation and offers a supportive culture while making a difference in the industry.

Benefits

Free Admission to Crayola Experience

Annual Bonus Potential

Company Matched 401k

Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits

Education Assistance Program

Wellness Programs

Generous Product Discounts

Company Sponsored Employee Events

Community Volunteerism Opportunities

Discounts on Products and Services

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in manufacturing support for electrical and industrial controls.
• Strong knowledge of Rockwell software and industrial communication protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation and controls projects across all manufacturing plants.
• Provide technical support and leadership for electrical controls development.

Skills

PLC Debugging

Electrical Controls

Technical Communication

Project Management

Robotics Specification

Industrial Power Distribution

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering

Advanced Degree

Tools

Rockwell Studio5000

Rockwell RSlogix500

FactoryTalk

AutoCAD Electrical

Wonderware AchestrA

InSQL

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: MANAG004049

Posted: April 8, 2025

Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

C Forks PA
1100 Church Ln
Easton, PA 18040, USA

Manager, Automation & Controls Engineer, Easton, PA

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Efficient and robust control systems are the key to effective manufacturing equipment and associated processes. This position is responsible for all aspects related to automation, process control, Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), manufacturing automation systems, applications, and resources across all Crayola plants. This position will lead a team that provides high level controls design of new equipment, significant machine upgrades, and support of maintenance technicians on existing automated high volume processing, assembly, and packaging systems.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides feasibility assessments and assigns priorities for controls and automation-focused projects.
• Provides guidance, training, and regular performance reviews for team of engineers and technicians.
• Execution of capital projects including tasks such as financial justification, planning, scheduling, designing, programming, testing, and commissioning control systems.
• Develops and enforces machine-safety control standards in accordance with generally recognized industry standards.
• Manages team adherence to safe work practices.
• Provides professional technical support and leadership on electrical controls development, maintenance, and troubleshooting across all manufacturing processes.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts, analyze data, and help drive key process related decisions.
• Provides technical leadership in the design and maintenance of multiple industrial communication protocols and the physical industrial network.
• Provides detailed technical input on capital projects and process development.
• Provides advanced level technical expertise in machine qualifications at suppliers and in house.
• Provide adequate document management of all machine software and revisions on a regular basis to avoid any production interruptions.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Electrical or Electronic Engineering; Advanced degree preferred
• Minimum (10) years of manufacturing support experience in Electrical, Electronic, and Industrial Controls including experience in debugging PLC and using various controls software
• Minimum (7) years direct management of technical staff
• Strong understanding of Rockwell software such as Studio5000, RSlogix500, and FactoryTalk
• Strong understanding of Rockwell Kinetix motion control systems and applications
• Experience in the specification and installation of industrial and/or collaborative robotics
• Experience using data collection such as Wonderware AchestrA and InSQL
• Must have a working knowledge and applications of all NEC and NFPA codes
• Strong knowledge of electrical safety and industrial power distribution
• Knowledge of control networks including DeviceNet, ControlNet, Remote IO, Data Highway Plus, and Ethernet
• Ability to provide clear technical communication, both written and verbal
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD electrical schematic design
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects, write RFAs, and manage contractors
• Must be available to handle calls during standard off-hours to support manufacturing equipment troubleshooting

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to move around the facilities; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Travel – Approx. 10% travel may be required for projects or training.

WHY CRAYOLA?

• Kid Inspired Culture
• Free Admission to Crayola Experience for Employees
• Community Volunteerism Opportunities
• Annual Bonus Potential for all Full-Time Employees
• Company Matched 401k & Employee Value Sharing Plan
• Comprehensive Healthcare Benefits for Eligible Employees
• Education Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Generous Product Discounts Onsite & Online
• Company Sponsored Employee Events
• Discounts on a wide variety of products and services – automotive, electronics, fitness, travel and entertainment

Green is our favorite color! Crayola cares about the environment and responsibly makes the products you love. Learn more about Crayola’s creative solutions for greener tomorrows: Sustainability

We offer competitive salary, outstanding benefits and the potential for advancement through the use of creative abilities. No phone calls please.

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