Controls Engineer II
About The Position
James Hardie is seeking a Controls Engineer II to program and monitor automated systems, industrial control systems, and system components to maximize production efficiency for fiber cement products. This role involves maintaining technical electrical and controls systems project files, determining project scope, and overseeing project progress. The engineer will perform automation hardware upgrades, install new automation and controls equipment, and manage the startup and integration into the manufacturing environment. Responsibilities also include analyzing existing manufacturing procedures for improvements in safety, quality, and reliability, and supporting U.S. manufacturing plants with controls engineering expertise. Collaboration with cross-functional teams and building relationships with key leaders at manufacturing sites is essential.
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 AutomationEthernet/IP.
- Demonstrated experience with Rockwell Automation Studio-5000, Controlflash Plus, RSLinx, and FactoryTalkLinx.
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
