Controls Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary :

Tarkett is seeking an experienced and strategic Controls Engineer (Process and Plant) to join our successful and growing team in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. In this position you will be responsible for supporting our PVC Flooring Accessory operations by leading the electrical control system design and installation of new equipment. In this role you will also support existing equipment and plant operations, while recommending the upgrades and technology improvements.

This position reports into the Engineering Manager and partners with Production, Quality, Safety, Procurement and Maintenance Departments to eliminate process variation and execute cost reduction opportunities with a focus on equipment control, technology upgrades and automation implementation.

Join a highly engaged group of passionate business professionals with long tenure in an organization that has a flat organizational structure and little hierarchy. Our organization strongly values teamwork. All our employees have a voice and can truly impact the company. If you consider yourself to be a change agent and want to see an impact from your efforts, you can do that here.

Responsibilities :

• Designs and implements plant wide SCADA and MES system improvements, working closely with the process engineering and quality teams to determine best practices for data collection and process control.
• Develops and supports Allen Bradley PLC based control systems, including development and recommending technology upgrades of control systems.
• Design electrical systems for new equipment, including schematics, panel design, component selection, and wiring.
• Configures and trains technical personnel on the installation, programming, and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and control systems.
• Troubleshoots machinery and plant technical issues, guides Maintenance Techs to address root cause repairs.
• Develops and maintains PLC Ladder Logic and code for Allen Bradley PLCs.
• Troubleshoots maintenance related problems and coaches Maintenance Techs to address root cause of failures. This includes troubleshooting and programming PLC's using Ladder Logic.
• Mentor other engineers and maintenance technicians in automation and controls, thus improving the overall department skills and abilities.
• Provide remote troubleshooting support as needed to ensure production is maintained across all night and weekend shifts.
• Develop business cases and write Capital Appropriation Requests including project cost and justification with payback & ROI calculations to support operational needs.
• Partner with operations and maintenance teams to implement AM / PM measures to ensure equipment is well maintained for safe and reliable operation to meet product specifications.
• Negotiate with and oversee suppliers and contractors on equipment installation, redesign, and troubleshooting.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must be responsible for observing all safety rules and regulations. Must act safely and be always responsible for the safety of others around you.

Requirements :

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Bonus Knowledge / Experience :

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What We Offer

A commitment that Safety is #1

Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future

We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are :

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design approach.

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker : TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.