Automation and Controls Engineering Manager
About The Position
The Automation and Controls Engineering Manager plans and oversees automation maintenance employees in the Hickory Complex and manages site electrical systems and controls. The role includes oversight of electrical infrastructure maintenance and upgrades; engineering network architectures and maintenance; process and motor controls; human-equipment interfaces; electrical drawings and technical knowledge databases; and electrical and controls capital projects. The manager supports manufacturing and maintenance teams with complex electrical and controls troubleshooting, process improvement, and machine optimization. The role provides technical leadership on capital projects, develops electrical and automation plant masterplans, researches equipment and emerging technologies, and mentors automation and multi-craft technicians. The position is based at the Administration location in Hickory, North Carolina, and is a full-time day-shift role.
Requirements
- Four-year technical college degree (BS/EE) or equivalent manufacturing experience of 10 or more years.
- At least 7 years of experience with HMI programming, including Wonderware, Historian, and SQL tools, and PLC programming, including AB PLC5, SLC, Micro/Control Logix, and Siemens S7.
- At least 7 years of experience with AC/DC drive and motion control systems, and machine work design and support, including architecture, switch configurations, and communication protocols.
- At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory role.
- Familiarity with company philosophy, procedures, and policies.
- Strong familiarity with manufacturing equipment and environments, and strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong familiarity with low-to-high-voltage electrical work, load balancing, and mapping and wiring complex circuits with large quantities of connections.
- Ability to troubleshoot and correct faulty logic and control circuits and perform electrical installations, repairs, and tests on plant equipment.
- Ability to contribute positively in a team environment and demonstrate strong work ethic, motivation, initiative, and ability to perform well without supervision.
- Ability to perform the essential duties, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
- Meet the physical demands of constant walking and standing in a plant environment, frequently talking on the telephone, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, or bending, and occasional sitting and typing.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks.
Responsibilities
- Supervise automation technicians in the Hickory Complex.
- Support manufacturing and maintenance teams in troubleshooting advanced and complex electrical and controls issues, process improvements, and machine optimization.
- Provide support and leadership on capital projects, including expertise in PLCs, drives, HMI networks, wiring, and documentation.
- Provide support and leadership on other capital projects as requested by the corporate engineering director.
- Lead development of the plant masterplan for electrical systems, controls, and automation.
- Research equipment, best practices, and emerging technologies to identify appropriate and cost-effective solutions while maintaining flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability.
- Mentor Automation and Multi-Craft Technicians.
- Recommend process optimization and improvement solutions using applicable analytical tools such as Lean/Six Sigma, DOE, DMAIC, and Root Cause analysis.
- Identify, scope, propose, and implement capital improvement projects.
- Perform or support low-to-high-voltage electrical work, load balancing, mapping and wiring complex circuits, and troubleshooting and correcting faulty logic and control circuits.
- Perform electrical installations, repairs, and tests on plant equipment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
