Senior Engineer

Tempur Sealy International; Crawfordsville, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Tempur Sealy International is seeking an early-career Automation Engineer in Crawfordsville, IN to drive PLC/HMI/SCADA projects and improve manufacturing processes.

You will troubleshoot, program, and maintain Rockwell and Siemens controls, supporting continuous improvement with Lean Six Sigma principles and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 1-2 years directly related experience.
• Advanced knowledge of PC usage including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization.
• Write and follow advanced PLC logic on multiple platforms (Siemens Step 7, Allen Bradley PLC).
• Install and configure specialized intelligent I/O and communications cards.
• Familiar with basic electrical codes and power distribution.
• Familiar with digital communications protocols (Ethernet, Profibus, DeviceNet, DH+, DH485).

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple automation projects as assigned.
• Set up, program, modify, and maintain PLC, HMI, SCADA, and reporting apps.
• Work with Allen Bradley PLC 5, SLC 500, Rockwell/RSView32, Siemens Step 7.
• Perform service calls and troubleshoot project issues as needed.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma for continuous improvement.

Skills

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Electrical troubleshooting

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Automation concepts

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Siemens Step 7

Allen Bradley PLC/ControlLogix

SLC/RSView32/PanelView

PC proficiency (MS Office)

Industrial I/O/config cards

Job description

Tempur Sealy. Iconic brands. Storied history. Industry-leading innovation. Tempur Sealy is committed to improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world. As a leading designer, manufacturer, distributor, and retailer of bedding products worldwide, we know how crucial a good night of sleep is to overall health and wellness. Utilizing over a century of knowledge and industry-leading innovation, we deliver award-winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries. Our highly recognized brands include Tempur-Pedic®, Sealy® and Stearns & Foster®. We hire people who have a passion for helping others find their best night’s sleep. No matter what stage of your career, you can build your future at Tempur Sealy!

Pay Range: $81,000-117,000

What you’ll do:

• Managing multiple automation projects as assigned.
• Setup, program, modify, and maintain a variety of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Human Machine Interfaces HMI, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), and reporting applications.
• Applications include but are not limited to; Allen Bradley PLC 5, Allen Bradley SLC 500, Allen Bradley CLX 5500, Allen Bradley Panel View, Rockwell Software RSView32, and Siemens (step 7) control logic and HVAC and energy management control systems.
• Perform service calls and troubleshoot issues on projects as needed.
• Innovate with problem solving and use Lean and six sigma principles for continuous improvement projects.

What You’ll Need (Qualifications):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering and 1-2 years directly related experience. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Advanced knowledge of PC usage required to include using the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Must be able to write and follow advanced PLC logic and troubleshooting of logic on multiple platforms, including Siemans step 7, and Allen Bradley PLC, ControlLogix, and SLC series.
• Must be able to install and configure specialized intelligent I/O and communications cards on multiple platforms, including Siemans step 7, and Allen Bradley PLC, ControlLogix, and SLC series.
• Must be familiar with basic electrical codes and power distribution systems.
• Must be familiar with the theory of digital communications and their various protocols, including ethernet, Profibus, DeviceNet, DH+, DH_485, RS-232, RS-485, etc. #LI-DNP

Tempur Sealy is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based upon race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Tempur Sealy International is the world’s largest bedding manufacturer, with 33 state-of-the‑art North American operating facilities, 38 international manufacturing plants, 750+ company‑owned stores worldwide, multiple e‑commerce channels, and third‑party retail partners, we deliver award‑winning products that provide breakthrough sleep solutions to consumers in over 100 countries.

Consider a career that offers professional growth, global impact, innovation, and excellence!

One step closer to joining our team and being a part of improving the sleep of more people, every night, all around the world.

At Tempur Sealy, we care about each other, our communities, and our customers. This dedication ensures we foster a diverse workforce with a range of skill sets, perspectives, backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, and qualifications. We firmly believe that our yearly commitment to upholding our corporate social values contributes to our business’s long‑term success.