Sr. Automation Engineer

Who We Are

Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe.

We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Pay Range $-$ Annual This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.

The Senior Automation Engineer successfully leads more complex projects that involve proactive interactions within the JM location and advanced external/vendor initiatives. This role is focused on the identification, justification, and implementation of automation technologies throughout JM. This includes identifying technology options and vendors, assessing technical viability of automation solutions and providers, supporting the divisions in developing business cases for these projects, supporting GP&L in developing vendor partnerships for delivery of automation solutions and providing technical and subject-matter expertise for the implementation of systems and execution of projects.

These systems can include anything from industrial robots to computerized production lines, packaging solutions, and cleaning systems, while always incorporating safety improvements into each solution.

• Works with Engineering, Process Research, Operations, Division Engineering and Capital and Engineering Services leadership to identify and evaluate automation projects serving to improve safety and deliver on business needs.
• Leads cross functional teams, planning and executing feasibility and evaluation studies of automation technologies, solving internal automation related issues and customer complaints.
• Able to independently generate parallel paths of potential short-term solutions as well as the longer-term automated solutions.
• Ability to determine application, including recommending modification of established department practices and/or procedures.
• Owns identifying and assessing vendors and contributing to a matrix of potential suppliers in key technology areas.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Finance or Product Management teams to develop business case details for automation solutions.
• For larger projects, ensure a smooth transition of projects to capital resources for implementation, transitioning your role into a subject matter expert for the remaining duration of the funded capital project.
• Work with Capital Engineering resources to generate bid request documentation, supplier lists, bid evaluations and make recommendations for purchasing.
• Coordinate, review, provide oversight, and manage supplier and contractor activities for all aspects of the project on and off site, including the commissioning, startup, and training for plant personnel.
• Execute smaller projects (