Automation Engineer

Position Description

Job Summary

What's the job?

The IPG Automation Engineer will support the development and implementation of electrical and controls projects, provide automation and maintenance support to the plants, and implement process controls in a manner consistent with CertainTeed IPG principles in our 27 manufacturing and five mining facilities across the United States (US). This position will support the implementation of strategic initiatives and capital projects related to process, automation, and power/electrical. The IPG Automation Engineer will be accountable for the execution of improvement-focused projects, and training of staff for multiple sites that include Ceilings, Insulation, Plasterboard, Finishing, and Mining operations. This position will also implement process control tools and assist in using those tools to ensure that processes are in control and process variations are reduced.

• Develop/Install/Commission Plant Controls and Automation Systems, including PLC programming, HMI/SCADA development, MES Data Collection, and IIOT networks
• Design and execute retrofit projects involving AC drives, servo drives, HMI, and PLC modifications in accordance with the Corporate modernization plan
• Support Rebuild and Plant Expansion projects which require extended time away
• Direct contractors, third-party controls engineering partners and suppliers
• Prepare, schedule, coordinate, monitor, and provide status for all assigned projects
• Perform all aspects of project management and design engineering for those projects
• Develop Scopes of Work and estimates for potential projects
• Monitor compliance in all areas, and maintain quality control in every area (budget, scheduling, planning, expediting, receiving, AR/AP) throughout the project lifecycle
• "Hands-On" problem solver capable of providing on-site and remote support to multiple plants to solve complex automation-related issues and any difficult troubleshooting issues
• Collaborate with the plant Production and Engineering Managers to coordinate changes in the production process and resolve equipment malfunctions
• Develop/Enforce Process Controls Standards, Design/Specify Controls System architectures
• Support process engineers in process optimization tasks, problem analysis, solution development, and implementation of corrective actions
• Leads and participates in Focus Improvement teams to resolve critical process and production problems with customers and vendor

• A Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required (Electrical Engineering is preferred)
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years working within a Controls & Automation Engineering role in continuous process manufacturing plants, or similar
• Minimum 50% travel in North America
• Programming of Allen Bradley PLCs (PLC-5, SLC-500, ControlLogix) is required. Modicon is a plus.
• HMI Development is required, preferably within Ignition, WinCC, iFix, or Wonderware platforms
• Familiarity with National Electric Code NEC, Arc Flash (NFPA-70), Combustion Safety (NFPA-86)
• Familiarity with industrial networking is required (TCP/IP, Modbus, ModbusTCP, IOLink, DH+, HART)
• Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming is required (Add-On Instructions, User Defined Tags)
• Familiarity with Design/Specification of Process Control Panels is required (NFPA-79, UL508A)
• Familiarity with standard instrumentation is required (flowmeters, pressure transmitters, temperature measurements, proximity and limit switches, level sensors, encoders, linear and I/P transducers)
• Experience with medium and low voltage electrical distribution and Motor Control Center (MCC)
• Good experience with motor control equipment (VFD, DOL, Soft Start, Electronic Overload)
• Ability to utilize AutoCAD drafting tools to create and modify drawings is required

• Experience with the MES platform is preferred
• Experience with SQL Databases is preferred
• Familiarity with Project Management Practices is preferred