Automation Controls Engineer

Are you an innovative engineer with a passion for automation and control systems? CertainTeed, a leader in the building materials industry and part of the Saint-Gobain family, is seeking a talented Automation Controls Engineer to join our team in Ennis, TX. This is your chance to make a significant impact on our operations while working in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

As the Automation Controls Engineer , you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of electrical and control systems throughout our facility. You will provide hands-on automation and maintenance support across all departments, driving capital and strategic initiatives focused on process reliability, environmental compliance, and electrical system performance. Your expertise will be crucial in implementing process control tools that maintain system stability, reduce variability, and align with CertainTeed's core principles.

Key Responsibilities :

• Develop and Commission Automation Systems : Design and implement plant automation systems, including PLCs, HMI / SCADA, MES data collection, and IIoT networks, while executing retrofit projects with AC / servo drives and control system upgrades.

Project Management : Prepare, schedule, coordinate, and monitor all assigned projects, ensuring compliance with quality control standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Collaborate with Teams : Work closely with plant Production and Engineering Managers to coordinate changes in production processes and resolve equipment malfunctions.

Lead Process Control Standards : Develop and enforce process control standards, specifying control system architectures to optimize performance.

Support Process Optimization : Assist process engineers in problem analysis, solution development, and implementation of corrective actions to enhance efficiency.

Troubleshooting and Root Cause Analysis : Lead a team of technicians in troubleshooting activities, analyzing operating problems, and implementing corrective actions.

Maintain Compliance : Ensure electrical equipment meets regulatory codes at state and federal levels, and report all EH&S incidents.

Emergency Support : Be available for after-hours support during emergency downtime situations, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Experience : Minimum of 5 years in a Controls & Automation Engineering role within continuous process manufacturing plants or similar environments.

Technical Skills :

Hands-On Problem Solver : Capable of providing on-site and remote support to solve complex automation-related issues.

Project Management Familiarity : Knowledge of project management practices is preferred.

Team Player : Strong teamwork, mentoring, and coaching skills, along with excellent communication and analytical abilities.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

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

LEGAL STATEMENT

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.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state's Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com .

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