Automation and Controls - Project Engineer

Glen-Gery•Cheswick, PA

About The Position

Accountable for the successful planning, design, commissioning, and completion of automation projects across the business. The role leads the development and implementation of automated manufacturing equipment and systems used in brick manufacturing operations. It also provides day-to-day technical and operational support to manufacturing plants by troubleshooting equipment issues, optimizing processes, and assisting plant teams in maintaining efficient and reliable production. The Project Engineer partners with plant leadership and manufacturing teams to improve safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance; identifies and implements process improvements; supports capital projects; and drives initiatives that reduce operating costs while maintaining product quality standards. The role coordinates project activities from concept through startup, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives. The employee may also be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor or other management personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, or a qualification in electrical design, engineering and installation, programming, and automation.
Ability to travel extensively overnight and for extended periods.
Strong knowledge of electrical and automation design systems.
Process-oriented, with strong analytical, technical, problem-solving, project management, and program management skills.
Strong programming capability with Allen-Bradley and Schneider systems, Automation Logic, and Fanuc robots.
Proven understanding of plant process logic and design.
Knowledge of risk assessment and the engineering design process.
Ability to work with outside contractors, production personnel, and sales personnel at all levels to achieve plant and corporate goals.
Experience in maintenance and plant engineering in heavy-industry manufacturing or a closely related industry, including knowledge of network communication protocols.
Training or experience in plant process improvement, budgeting, quality assurance, instrumentation, fuel-consumption control, computerized equipment installation and troubleshooting, equipment design, statistical process control, OSHA, and environmental compliance.
Hands-on approach to problem solving.
Detail-oriented, with dedication to continuous improvement and team building.
Computer literacy and training or experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, Microsoft Project, and SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling software.

Responsibilities

Commission and complete automation and controls projects across various plants.
Travel for extended periods to manage project installations at several Glen Gery plants.
Assist with developing contract specifications, ensure suppliers meet them, and manage operational handover.
Maintain and oversee site programming, including programming changes and process improvements.
Instruct equipment operators and maintenance personnel in setup, operation, and maintenance of automated and robotic brick-making equipment.
Prepare and monitor project budgets and schedules to ensure assignments are completed on time and within budget.
Assist in preparing capital expenditure requests, including evaluating cost effectiveness by calculating payback periods and return on investment.
Determine feasible retrofits and redesigns of existing equipment to maximize productivity and reduce costs.
Investigate and report reasons for production variances from budgeted production and material costs, and recommend or implement corrective measures.
Coordinate with outside vendors and service providers to procure required equipment and services in a timely and efficient manner.
Maintain awareness of technological improvements related to brick production and quality.