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Michelin · 4 months ago

Electrical / Automation Engineer (Experienced Professional)

Woodburn, IN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

2+ years exp

Michelin is a global tire manufacturing company seeking an experienced Electrical / Automation Engineer to lead the design and implementation of automation solutions to enhance performance in various operational metrics. The role involves conducting studies, managing projects, and collaborating with teams to integrate advanced technologies in their manufacturing processes.

AutomotiveConsumer GoodsManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Conduct pre-studies, prototypes, and pilots to capture business requirements and determine the best solutions in terms of costs/benefits, deadlines, risks, and functional capabilities

Design, build, and lead implementation projects to improve plant performance by replacing outdated systems, improving existing equipment, or adding new innovations to make progress

Implement and monitor actions necessary to mitigate risks (calculations, simulations, tests, etc.)

Implement best practices for automation design and development, including worldwide sharing of best practices

Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors and contractors

Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in automation

Provide detailed electrical design and automation programming for assigned projects

Provide estimates and technical schedules for all phases of process equipment addition, replacement or upgrade

Provide backup support and training to plant maintenance teams on new automation systems that they implement

Start to finish technical Project Management including risk, schedule, budget, and resources

Lead/Participate in system approvals, qualification, and validation of industrial robustness

Manage change requests, approvals, and change testing

Assist local technicians in troubleshooting and root cause analysis as needed

Interface with internal company support groups to accomplish objectives and provide contract engineering management and direction when needed

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringPLC ProgrammingAutomation SolutionsProject ManagementRobotic TechnologiesHMI ConfigurationVariable Frequency DrivesMachine LearningTroubleshooting SkillsTeam CollaborationAttention to DetailTechnical Documentation

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field, or equivalent technical experience

Ability to set and achieve goals with minimum supervision

Success in working with other people or a team to meet a common objective

Developed/implemented team or group project plans that met or exceeded expectations

Demonstrated attention to detail and data accuracy in previous work

Experience with electrical design standards and able to complete controls systems designs using standard CAD design tools

Knowledge of PLC programming standards & programming software, including GRAFCET, Ladder Logic, and Structured Text. Specific experience with Rockwell / Allen Bradley is a must, with Siemens being a plus

Experienced with controls systems network interfaces and various protocols for communications between devices including computer system databases

Experienced with Variable Frequency drives and Motion Control technologies. Specific experience with Rockwell, Siemens and Control Techniques is a plus

Experienced with HMI configuration, programming, and communication. Specific experience with Rockwell is a plus

Experience with electrical design standards and ability to complete power and controls system designs using standard CAD design tools

Preferred

Vision System configuration and interface for width measurement applications and defect detection applications is preferred, but not required. Specific experience with Cognex, Keyence, Adept, Bytewise, Gocator is a plus

Robotic experience, configuration or knowledge is preferred, but not required. Specific experience with Fanuc or Yaskawa is a plus

Experience with advanced robotic technologies such as AGV, ASRS, vision systems, machine learning and artificial intelligence

Benefits

Skill and career development

Training

Career exploration

Work with cross-functional teams

10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which are all-inclusive groups created and led by employees who have shared life experiences across various diversity dimensions.

Support employee engagement

Encourage professional development

Cross-cultural support

Career management resources

Opportunities for community involvement.