Automation Engineer

Why do we need you?

Automation and maintenance support to all departments while driving capital and strategic initiatives focused on process reliability, environmental compliance, and electrical system performance. The engineer will also implement and lean process control tools to maintain system stability, reduce variability, and align with Certain Teed's Principles. Responsible for observing and following all safety regulations with required PPE. The position will be reporting to the Plant Performance Manager.

• Support, maintain, and optimize plant automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, SCADA, and industrial networks.
• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot control logic to improve equipment reliability, throughput, and process stability.
• Provide technical support for instrumentation and control devices, including sensors, transmitters, VFDs, servos, and vision or measurement systems.
• Lead or support automation scope for capital projects, including equipment specification, controls design, installation oversight, and commissioning.
• Analyze process and production data to identify opportunities for improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Participate in root cause analysis (RCA) for electrical and controls-related downtime events and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure safety system integrity, including interlocks, e_stops, lockout points, and machine safeguarding controls.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support daily operations and long‑term plant performance goals.
• Train technicians and operators on automation systems, troubleshooting methods, and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, leveraging automation to reduce waste, improve uptime, and enhance product consistency.
• Serve as the plant’s first point of contact for IT issues.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering is required (Electrical Engineering preferred).
• Minimum of 3 years working within a Controls & Automation Engineering role in continuous process manufacturing plants, or similar.
• “Hands‑On” problem solver capable of providing on‑site and remote support to multiple plants to solve complex automation‑related issues.
• Programming of Allen Bradley PLCs (Control Logix) is required.

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 & inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, & sustainable home.

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.

• Excellent healthcare options:
  Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance:
  Parental leave, paid time‑off & Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security:
  Competitive 401(k), Company‑funded Retirement Accumulation Plan & Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Continuing education for every season of your career
• Pet Insurance options:
  Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Perk Spot:
  Our exclusive one‑stop online discount marketplace
• Live Well:
  Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle