Automation & Controls Engineer

Cabinetworks Group•Middlefield, OH

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Cabinetworks Group has an immediate opening for an Automation & Controls Engineer to help support our plant located in Orwell, OH! Cabinetworks Group is the U.S.’s second largest cabinetry manufacturer, with offices and manufacturing facilities across the country. Offering an unmatched selection of stylish, high-quality products at a variety of price levels, our brands are favored by builders, dealers, distributors, and home centers throughout North America. The Middlefield and Orwell facilities are home to the KraftMaid brand. The Automation & Controls Engineer, under general supervision, performs a variety of work in the specialized maintenance and repair of equipment, building and facility controls. The Automation & Controls Engineer reports to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for providing a safe and reliable manufacturing environment through a continuous improvement culture. The successful candidate will work with a team of maintenance technicians across his/her designated shift. He/she will enjoy working with a team of capable employees while continuing to grow and develop their skills to meet the needs of the company.

Requirements

Hands-on, “get it done” attitude
Works well as part of a team in a fun, fast-paced environment
Effective communication of complex issues to employees
Minimum Associates Degree in a Technical Engineering discipline (preferably Electrical) or equivalent experience.
Record of accomplishment of initiation and implementation of creative solutions.
Strong problem-solving skills, inherent curiosity and “hands on” engineering experience.
Proven ability to prioritize work and multitask across multiple projects at one time.
Strong communication skills and ability to train others.
Complete understanding of his/her role as an internal customer service liaison.
Proficient with RS Logix 500 and RS Logix / Studio 5000 and their platforms (MicroLogix, CompactLogix and ControlLogix)
Experience programming Automation Direct HMI's and PLCs
Must have a valid driver license.
Basic computer skills in the following are required: MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD and CMMS.
Must be available evenings and weekends as needed to support maintenance and operations with the potential for regular overtime.

Nice To Haves

Preferred three years of experience with electrical, controls and PLC engineering in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Develop and document electrical controls improvement projects.
Train Maintenance and Production personnel on the use and troubleshooting of the systems as designed.
Maintain software, PLC programs and parameter settings in an organized, universal and easily accessible system.
Act as the controls expert in resolving operational controls issues that cannot be resolved by maintenance technicians.
Analyze existing production processes for automation improvement and potential.
Initiate, design, financially justify and present improvement projects.
Successfully implement improvement projects.
Stay current on new technology and proactively upgrade unsupported and obsolete control systems.
Lead projects involving outside equipment suppliers and new equipment installations while ensuring control systems meet internal requirements.
Standardize electrical spare and replacement parts inventory.
Use AutoCAD to review, develop and maintain electrical schematics.