Automation and Controls Engineering Manager

SHURTAPE TECHNOLOGIES LLC • Hickory, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation and Controls Engineering Manager plans and oversees the activities of automation maintenance employees in the Hickory Complex and provides overall management of site electrical systems and controls. The position oversees electrical infrastructure maintenance upgrades, engineering network architectures and maintenance, process and motor controls, human-equipment interface development and maintenance, electrical drawings and technical knowledge databases, and electrical and controls capital project leadership and support.

The manager supports manufacturing and maintenance teams with advanced electrical and controls troubleshooting, process improvements, and machine optimization. The role also leads development of the plant masterplan for electrical systems, controls, and automation; researches equipment, best practices, and emerging technologies; and provides mentorship to Automation and Multi-Craft Technicians. The position is based in Hickory, North Carolina, and is full-time on the day shift.

Requirements

• Four-year technical college degree (BS/EE) or equivalent manufacturing experience of 10 or more years.
• Seven or more 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.
• Seven or more years of experience with AC/DC drives and motion control systems, and with machine work design and support, including architecture, switch configurations, and communication protocols.
• Two or more 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.
• 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.
• Strong work ethic, motivation, and initiative, and ability to perform well without supervision.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including constant walking and standing in a plant environment while wearing steel-toed boots; frequent telephone use, lifting, climbing, pushing, pulling, reaching, or bending; and occasional sitting and typing.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of all 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 in areas of focus, offering 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 solutions in process optimization and improvement teams using applicable analytical tools such as Lean/Six Sigma, DOE, DMAIC, and Root Cause analysis.
• Perform low-to-high voltage electrical work, balance loads, and map and wire complex circuits with large quantities of connections.
• Troubleshoot and correct faulty logic and control circuits; perform electrical installations, repairs, and tests on plant equipment.
• Identify, scope, propose, and implement capital improvement projects.

Benefits

• A workplace that values employee contributions and offers opportunities to grow and make an impact.
• A focus on excellence and continuous improvement.
• An environment that encourages employees to share ideas and adopt a growth mindset.
• A comfortable and well-equipped workspace, team-building activities and social events, and a stated focus on work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager