Electrical & Controls Engineer

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The year 1954 marked a significant milestone in thermal insulation history. Armstrong’s R&D Project Number 54013, developed by three innovators, evolved into Arma Flex, the world's first flexible, closed-cell elastomeric foam for equipment insulation. This product revolutionized the insulation industry. Today, more than 70 years later, Arma Flex continues to be a pillar of Armacell's success.  The Electrical & Controls Engineer plays a critical role in driving forward and completing projects that optimize our manufacturing facility’s electrical and automation systems, ensuring continued operational efficiency, reliability, and safety.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong knowledge of manufacturing automation and controls with a proven background in managing projects that drive improvement and cost savings. This should be coupled with excellent learning agility, a high level of technical skills, a passion for continuous improvement, and the highest level of attention to detail.

What Armacell can offer you Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & wellbeing.

Financial programs such as 401(k), life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance-based salary incentive programs.

Paid time off including 12 holidays and generous PTO.Training and educational resources on our personalized learning management system.

Giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiences.

Job Responsibilities Manage and execute electrical and controls projects, including automation upgrades, equipment integration, process control enhancements, and infrastructure modifications, from planning to implementation, ensuring adherence to project timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, maintenance, information technology, and environmental health and safety, to identify automation and production line requirements and develop effective solutions.

Oversee the design, programming, layout, and optimization of electrical and control systems to ensure efficient workflows, equipment reliability, safety, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Design, develop, integrate, and maintain PLC and HMI programs across the facility ensuring seamless integration with existing system architectures.

Collaborate with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers to procure automation equipment, electrical components, and integration services necessary for project completion.

Work closely with maintenance teams to ensure new automation systems, electrical installations, or modifications are properly documented and integrated into preventive maintenance programs.

Evaluate controls and automation system performance, recommending upgrades or replacements to enhance productivity, efficiency, and  present on the production floor and throughout the facility to identify opportunities for electrical/controls improvements and implement project plans and actions as necessary.

Provide hands-on technical support and guidance to maintenance and operations teams in troubleshooting automation and control system issues and assist in optimizing operational processes through improvement projects.

Develop and deliver presentations with project updates to all levels of the organization.

Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in manufacturing automation, electrical engineering, and industrial controls, and incorporate relevant advancements into project and facility strategies.

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