Controls Engineer II
About The Position
James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®. With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities. For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com . Summary Job title: Controls Engineer II Job Location : McCarran, NV 89434 Travel: 50% travel required to manufacturing plants located across the US. How to Apply: Email resumes to [email protected]
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a related Engineering field plus 3 years of experience in automation and controls or related.
- Demonstrated understanding of the fiber cement manufacturing process.
- Demonstrated project management capability for complex engineering projects.
- Demonstrated experience in managing construction tasks for electrical and controls projects.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with AutoCAD.
- Demonstrated experience with Compact 5000 PLC platform, ControlLogix, Aveva HMI, Historian server/client systems, and Rockwell Automation Ethernet/IP.
- Demonstrated experience with Rockwell Automation Studio-5000, Controlflash Plus, RSLinx, and FactoryTalk Linx.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Add-on profiles (AOP), function block programming, and structured text programming.
- Demonstrated experience in adapting automation design systems to internal design standards and industry best practices.
- Demonstrated knowledge of device level network design and installation and development of input/output systems.
- Demonstrated experience in automation component review and specification to ensure hardware compatibility within control systems.
- Working knowledge of NFPA-70E Workplace Electrical Safety standard.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting and optimizing electrical control systems on continuous production machine systems.
Responsibilities
- Program and monitor automated systems, industrial control systems, and system components to maximize efficiency of production for fiber cement products.
- Maintain technical electrical and controls systems project files, determine scope of projects, and oversee project progress.
- Perform automation hardware upgrades for controls systems.
- Install new automation and controls equipment, and oversee the startup, ramp up, and full integration into our manufacturing environment.
- Analyze existing manufacturing procedures and suggest improvements and optimizations for safety, quality, and reliability.
- Support the network of U.S. manufacturing plants on controls engineering.
- Collaborate cross-functionally, building relationships with key leaders and individuals in our manufacturing sites.
Benefits
- competitive salary and bonus eligibility
- day-one health coverage medical, dental, vision, life insurance
- vacation and company holidays
- 401(k) with 6% match
- Employee Stock Purchase plan (ESP)
- parental leave
- wellness programs
- Sustainability Initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
