Controls Engineer
Newell Brands
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Winchester • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Implement the Newell Automation Strategy by designing, building, and deploying controls systems for manufacturing automation.
- Serve as the subject matter expert for controls and safety, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure equipment meets corporate standards for safety, quality, and productivity.
- Spend about 50% of time on the plant floor driving improvements.
- Lead and implement automation projects from concept through systems design and execution, using innovative manufacturing concepts focused on process improvement.
- Examine and assess the business case and tradeoffs of using new innovative manufacturing concepts.
- Lead integration efforts for automation projects as the expert in PLC programming, HMIs, and electrical systems.
- Conceptualize, communicate, and design detailed controls system architectures, including Control Cabinet Design and Electrical CAD drawings.
- Troubleshoot new and existing controls devices in the manufacturing environment, advising improvements to hardware, software, and process issues; implement solutions collaboratively.
- Train technical associates on current and new automation equipment and/or software applications.
- Assure plants are meeting quality and safety standards.
- Assist in planning preventative and predictive maintenance for a wide range of manufacturing processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or equiv. from accredited institution.
- 3-10 years’ experience in a related field.
- Experience with designing system architecture and hands-on experience implementing control-based automation projects.
- Excellent proficiency with PLC programming techniques (Allen Bradley & Siemens, ControlLogix/GuardLogix)
- Technical proficiency in software applications (Logix, Studio, ViewStudio)
- Experience in designing, drawing, and analyzing electrical schematics using AutoCAD/ePlan, specifically Industrial Control Panels, HMIs, and network systems
- Strong technical proficiency in general business software (Microsoft Office, Teams, etc.)
- Experience with project management and ability to drive projects from concept through design and execution.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
PLC programmingHMI designElectrical systemsControl system architectureElectrical CAD drawingsProcess improvementPreventative maintenancePredictive maintenanceSystem designAutomation project implementation
Soft skills
CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipProblem-solvingTrainingTechnical proficiencyProject managementAnalytical skillsInterpersonal skillsAdaptability