Automation and Controls Process Development Engineer

Role Overview

This role is responsible for developing new manufacturing processes and overseeing Controls and Automation workstreams within capital projects. It ensures that automation strategies are properly designed, integrated, and executed to drive operational improvements.

What You Will Do

Typical duties involve defining new application requirements, updating existing applications based on functional needs, conducting cost-benefit analyses, and prototyping, designing, integrating, and testing robotic and automation systems.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The successful candidate works closely with plant operations teams by leveraging team resources and guiding plant technical teams to achieve site goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or related field.
• Experience in industrial automation, robotics, and control systems integration
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a manufacturing or technical environment; heavy manufacturing in a Discrete operation or Doors industry highly preferred.
• Knowledge of PLC programming, SCADA systems, and industrial networking.
• Familiarity with Lean manufacturing principles, TPM and process optimization.
• Proficiency in automation software and tools (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, Python for scripting).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to lead complex automation projects from concept to implementation.
• Certification in Six Sigma (Green Belt) preferred

Benefits

• Safety training
• Comprehensive Management of Change process
• Preventative and predictive plans
• Work instructions and procedures
• Lessons Learned after completion of projects
• Training plans for plant Operations/Maint/Technical Leaders
• Continuous learning environment for employees
• Knowledge repository
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Equity (stock options)