Senior Controls Engineer

Clopay Corporation; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Clopay Corporation in Troy, Ohio, is seeking a Senior Controls Engineer to lead electrical controls on capital equipment, design and implement PLC and automation solutions, and drive plant-wide improvements. You will manage capital projects from concept to startup, coordinate with vendors, and ensure compliance with NFPA/OSHA/NEC codes, with a hands-on role requiring 8+ years of engineering experience.

Proficiency in Visual Studio.Net and Python is expected, along with CAD tools and

Qualifications

• Experience leading capital projects from start to finish.
• Able to design and specify capital equipment including BOMs and drawings.
• Proven ability to manage multi-million dollar projects and lead matrix teams.
• Troubleshoot and implement solutions for capital equipment issues.
• Familiarity with NFPA, OSHA, ANSI and NEC codes.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, budget and objectives.
• Develop detailed timing plans with milestones and execute within schedule.
• Manage startup to completion for new capital equipment.
• Oversee vendor contracts and engineering documentation.
• Lead plant improvements, safety, and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Capital project management

Electrical controls

Team leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

BSEE

Tools

Visual Studio.Net

Python

AutoCAD

Allen Bradley Control Systems

Job description

Open the Door to Your Future with Clopay Corporation & CornellCookson

At Clopay Corporation, we are more than just North America’s largest residential and commercial garage door manufacturer—we are a powerhouse of innovation, safety, and design. Through our premier brands, we lead the industry in providing groundbreaking high-performance closure solutions for both the places people call home and the spaces where the world does business.

Headquartered in Mason, Ohio, and operating state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Troy, Ohio, Mountaintop, Pennsylvania, and Goodyear, Arizona, we are a proud American-owned company and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Griffon Corporation. Our reach extends across 55+ distribution centers and thousands of retail locations in the U.S. and Canada ensuring that we deliver the right door for every opening – from homes to businesses and beyond.

By joining our team, you become part of a legacy that blends the residential elegance of Clopay, known as "America’s Favorite Garage Doors," with the industrial strength and 180-year heritage of our rolling brands, Cornell and Cookson. Together, we secure everything from family garages to the world's most iconic stadiums and skyscrapers.

We currently have an opening for a Senior Controls Engineer in our Troy, Ohio Plant. This position is 100% on-site. There is no relocation assistance for this position.

Summary

• Purpose: Controls Expert and Electrical Power experience. Designs, specifies, project manages, and provides plant level support for electrical controls on capital equipment. Leads Clopay in setting standards and insuring performance for electrical controls systems.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing capital equipment projects from conception to completion including:

• Define project scope, budget and objectives.
• Develop detailed timing plans with functional milestones to support project objectives; execute plan within established timing.
• Manage Project from startup to completion, for new capital equipment.
• Project management and tracking for content/schedule/budget/plant safety.
• Writing of justifications and proposals.
• Develop specification of capital equipment.
• Develop Specification for shop floor data used to drive capital equipment.
• Writing purchase contracts for capital equipment.
• Manage vendors and contractors.
• Provide project updates regularly to stakeholders.
• Reviewing/providing feedback/approving equipment drawings.
• Finalize all as built drawings and documentation.
• Research and analyze best practices in manufacturing concepts and trends for applicability; stay abreast of latest manufacturing technology and leverage technology
• Research and develop plant improvements projects, safety, machine efficiency, modernization, increase capacity, etc..
• Interfacing with plant personnel.
• Start-up new equipment, including debug.
• Concept and develop solutions for labor and cost reduction as well as quality improvement.
• Develop and lead machine control systems.
• Develop and modify Visual Studio.Net and Python applications.
• Work directly with equipment vendors in the creation of systems and programming.
• Integration of separate pieces of equipment constituting a manufacturing process or line.
• Provide plant level support for equipment.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Because this position is considered a “Senior Level”, experience in the following areas is required:

• Experience managing capital projects from start to finish
• Experience concepting, laying out, and capital equipment design for capital projects including BOM's, layout drawings, and detail drawings
• Experience in project management and process equipment design for projects ranging in magnitude to multi-millions of dollars
• Experience in organizing and leading matrix teams to complete successful projects on time and within budget constraints
• Ability to troubleshoot problems with capital equipment and implement solutions
• Experience with Facility Utilities.
• Experience with Visual Studio.Net and Python applications
• Experience with Power distribution/Arc Flash Studies
• Experience with Allen Bradley Control Systems
• Experience with AutoCAD
• Understand NFPA, OSHA, ANSI and NEC codes
• Education: BSEE
• Experience: At least 8 years engineering experience in project management and hands on plant equipment support.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly travels to equipment vendors and manufacturing plants. (Up to 20%)
• Regularly spends long hours setting up and debugging equipment, often requiring loading and unloading mechanical equipment. (up to 50 pounds)

We don't just manufacture doors; we engineer the "front door" of the American dream and the security of global commerce. At Clopay, we believe our strength lies in our people. From our design engineers to our manufacturing associates and delivery drivers, every member of the team plays a vital role in our success

Our Team Members Thrive Because We Prioritize

• Unrivaled Scale: Work for a market leader with a massive manufacturing footprint and a reputation for excellence that spans nearly two centuries.
• A Culture of "What’s Next": We invest heavily in automation, sustainable materials, and smart-home integration to stay ahead of the curve.
• Commitment to People: As a Griffon Corporation company, we provide the stability of a large organization with the tight-knit, collaborative feel of a specialized craft team.
• A Legacy of Expertise: Join our "Pioneer Club"—a group of over 440 employees who have been with us for 20 years or more. We offer the stability of a market leader and a place where you can truly grow a lifelong career.
• Commitment to Innovation: We aren’t just keeping up with industry trends; we’re setting them. Whether it’s our exclusive WINDCODE® technology or our award-winning designs, we provide the tools for you to do your best work.
• Community Focused: Our success is linked to the well-being of our neighbors and communities. Through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Clopay employees help provide homes and security to families in the communities where we live and work.

Equal Opportunity Employer