Automation Engineer II

　　Position Description

　　Job Summary

　　What's the job?

　　The Automation Engineer II will assist with the development and implementation of World Class Manufacturing (WCM) projects, production, processing methods and controls in a manner consistent with CertainTeed Gypsum Vision, Mission, Values and Objectives (VMVO). Through the application of engineering fundamentals and advanced process control tools, this position will ensure that processes are centered, capable and in control; reduce process variations; and resolve special causes variation. The Automation Engineer II will also support the plant and company strategic initiatives including capital projects that involve electrical process control systems and provide leadership in the implementation and support of plant automation, electrical and database systems.

　　Reports directly to the Maintenance & Engineering Manager.

　　Provides technical support and maintenance of electrical, control and automation equipment (PLC / HMI / VFD / Instrumentation / Networks). Implements required actions to avoid breakdowns and obsolescence.

　　Assists maintenance team with troubleshooting and repair of electrical, control and automation equipment.

　　Ensures SG and CT Gypsum’s standards of safety, quality and reliability are built into electrical, automation and control systems.

　　Collects, interprets and extrapolates data from the production process to monitor current equipment performance against established objectives, analyzes operating problems, makes improvement recommendations and leads implementation of required corrective actions.

　　Manages implementation of electrical and automation improvement projects. Coordinates contractor’s activities.

　　Ensures full documentation of all projects and equipment updated according to World Class Manufacturing (WCM) standards. Prepares and maintains Wiring, Process & Instrumentation (P&ID) and Configuration diagrams.

　　Interfaces with corporate IT and local IT infrastructure direction.

　　Performs other related duties and responsibilities as needed and / or requested by management.

　　May consult with and/or assist other CertainTeed Gypsum North American plants on issues.

　　Required Qualifications

　　What do you bring?

　　Bachelor’s Degree in electrical engineering or equivalent experience.

　　One to three (1-3) years of applied professional experience in electrical process control, instrumentation, automation, industrial protocols / networking.

　　Knowledge of National Electrical Code (NEC).

　　Knowledge in integrated automation and information systems in a manufacturing environment.

　　Flexible, open-minded team player with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

　　Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving capabilities to work effectively in corporate, manufacturing and team environments.

　　Ability to provide leadership and innovation at all levels of the organization.

　　Proficient in Microsoft Office.

　　In-depth knowledge of electricity in low and medium voltage installations, HMIs, PLCs.

　　Proficient in Electrical CAD software.

　　Experience in development of industrial electrical and automation engineering projects.

　　Company Summary

　　Why work for us?

　　At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

　　Legal Statement

　　Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

　　Automation Engineer II

　　Location: Seattle, Washington

　　Posting Date: 01/07/2024

　　Job Code: USA07772

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