Controls Engineer I

Sherwin-Williams • Garland, TX

3d • $74,934 - $94,520

About The Position

The Controls Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing control systems in a manufacturing facility. The position develops and implements standard processing procedures, leads small project teams, and collaborates with operations during design to troubleshoot and resolve problems during construction or installation. The role uses PLC and HMI expertise to improve control and quality systems, plant processes, productivity, and manufacturing costs, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends, in support of a 24/7 facility. The role requires 10% travel and is eligible for a performance-based bonus subject to the terms of the applicable Company plans. A criminal history review may be conducted because the role involves contact with employees and access to confidential, proprietary, or other valuable items.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without requiring employment work visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Must have a bachelor's degree or higher, or at least four years of work experience in engineering.
• Must have at least one year of work experience in manufacturing, distribution, or operations, or have completed a Sherwin-Williams Development Program in an Engineering function.
• Must have formal training in or at least one year of work experience implementing PLC and/or HMI.

Nice To Haves

• Formal training in and/or at least one year of work experience applying continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing, or Transactional Lean.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Engineering.
• At least three years of work experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.
• At least three years of work experience implementing PLC and/or HMI.
• Prior work experience as a Controls Engineer in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment.

Responsibilities

• Use Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) and Human-Machine Interface (HMI) skills and knowledge to optimize control and quality systems.
• Analyze plant processes and design and implement improvements.
• Troubleshoot hardware and process issues.
• Optimize processes to lower manufacturing costs, increase productivity, and reduce cycle times.
• Identify training needs and develop training and standard operating procedures to ensure employees effectively use continuous process improvement methodologies.
• Identify, communicate, and overcome obstacles that may prevent production requirements from being met.
• Partner with operating employees to identify process improvement opportunities through training or capital expenditure recommendations.
• Maintain quality and safety standards.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus, subject to the terms of the Company's applicable plans.
• A range of employee benefits, with eligibility and offerings described on the company's benefits website.

What This Job Offers

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