Manager, Controls Engineering

When you work at Trex, you're helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.

The Controls Engineering Manager provides design framework and overall process guidance for instrumentation, PLC controls, and variable frequency drives all production lines. Assists the controls engineers and process engineers in refining controls / operation of existing equipment and assists in capital project execution. The manager will be involved in the development and implementation of departmental vision and strategies both in-terms of the electrical and controls functional group and product enhancements.

The manager will be involved with the technical aspects of the equipment and process, including design reviews, marking up/reviewing drawings, assisting in testing, reviewing PLC coding, hardware component specification, and supporting commissioning.

RESPONSIBILITIES

* Put safety first - Always!

* Lead and foster our "people first" culture.

* Safety

* Participate in site safety programs designed to assure safe working conditions and eliminate any workplace accident. Be familiar with and provide oversight on NFPA
70E. Be a visible participant in the site safety programs

* Control Engineering

* Based on their own technical knowledge and experience, develops other controls engineers.

* Drives consistency in operations and programming across all Trex Residential manufacturing facilities.

* Drives continuous improvement activities within the equipment control in coordination with the Process engineering group.

* Assigns and manages execution of controls projects, including new equipment installations, both with internal and external resources.

* Develops and executes changes to PLC controls where necessary working with line engineers and maintenance technicians.

* Supports capital engineering projects for new equipment, including panel design, coordination with vendors for construction, PLC programming and new equipment startup.

* Accountable for all PLC, drive, instrumentation and electrical installations. Available to assist maintenance with troubleshooting of control issues.

* Develops and reviews procedures and provides training for others to handle routine PLC control or electrical issues during normal off-hours. Provides off-shift troubleshooting if necessary.

* Conducts and maintains the necessary contacts for ensuring that PLC controls and equipment are current and that the necessary spare parts are available.

DIRECT REPORTS

* Directly (titles):
Up to 6 Controls Engineers, 3 Controls Technicians

* Indirectly:
Up to 20 Contractors, Up to 20 Process Technicians

JOB LOCATION

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

POSITION TYPE

Full-Time/Regular

EXPERIENCE

We are looking for leaders with Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field and 12+ years controls design and programming in a manufacturing environment.

* Required Skills & Experience

* Working knowledge of PLC and HMI programming and electrical panel design

* Working knowledge of HMI design and programming theory

* Proven capability of code writing in a manufacturing environment.

* Extensive knowledge of MS Office applications

* Preferred:
Plastics processing and/or extrusion experience

* Preferred: ACAD 2D design software

At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there's no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt, and innovate - always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.

SALARY

Base Salary Range: $115,000 - $165,000 annually

The salary range provided serves as a general guideline for potential compensation for this position. It reflects the base salary and does not account for other benefits or additional compensation opportunities that may apply. This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual/sales bonus, in addition to the base salary.

At Trex, individual base salaries are determined based on various factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. We are committed to maintaining pay equity and consider the internal…