Project Engineer, Controls

Kohler Co. • AZ

154d • $83,300 - $105,200

About The Position

We are growing! Kohler has completed construction on a new 1 million-square-foot manufacturing facility on 200 acres in the industrial corridor of Casa Grande, AZ. We are looking for passionate talent to join our Manufacturing and Engineering team. This role will be based at our Casa Grande facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline from an ABET accredited engineering or engineering technology program.
• 2+ years of experience in developing controls solutions.
• Experience creating and reading electrical schematic diagrams for manufacturing equipment required.
• Experience with PLC controllers and related products such as remote IO, VFD, Servo, etc. required.
• Experience using AutoCAD, preferably in electrical schematic design.
• Experience with Vision systems.
• Experience with fieldbus networks such as Ethernet/IP.
• Knowledge of safety and electrical standards.
• Knowledge of SQL database systems including queries and analysis.
• Knowledge of programming languages such as .NET / C#, Python, JavaScript, etc.
• Must have a passion for continuous learning and development of new skills and knowledge.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Allen Bradley Logix 5000 platform.
• Experience creating or modifying HMI projects for manufacturing equipment using Ignition, Factory talk View or similar.
• Robotic experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of the controls and electrical portion of installation, commissioning, and validation of assigned equipment and processes during the startup of the Casa Grande facility.
• Analyze, evaluate, plan methods of approach, and organize a means to achieve solutions of complex technical problems.
• Provide technical support, as required, to ensure plant electrical and controls equipment are operating, optimized, and meet all applicable safety standards, including troubleshooting of down equipment as required.
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of equipment electrical controls and upgrade as needed.
• Help create and implement plans to mitigate any upgrades to equipment electrical controls.
• Assist in the Implementation of error proofing solutions that are integrated into the production line or manufacturing process control and/or electrical systems.
• Research and evaluate new and existing processes, operations, and support systems for adaptation and/or improvements needed to manufacture Kohler and Sterling products.
• Maintain proficiency in mechanical/electrical design, as needed, to evaluate and manage improvement projects.
• Provide support in the initiation, development, and implementation of continuous improvement projects in areas of responsibility.
• Conduct feasibility studies to ensure that implementation of recommended improvements would meet objectives with respect to safety, quality, market demands, competitive costs, and general financial criteria.
• Work with maintenance team to maintain and update spare parts strategy, recommended preventative maintenance and frequency, etc., for controls equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual merit increases and bonus potential.
• Wide array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, wellness incentives, and maternity/parental leave.
• 401k savings plan.
• Company-funded pension plan with vesting after 5 years of service.
• Career advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts.
• Company-paid relocation package.
• Nearly 300 days of sunshine every year and absolutely no snow!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees