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Michelin · 3 months ago

Electrical / Automation Engineer

Louisville, KY

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Michelin is a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences, seeking an Electrical / Automation Engineer to support capital projects and plant technical support. The role involves detailed electrical design, automation programming, and collaboration on major capital projects to ensure safety, productivity, and quality goals are met.

AutomotiveConsumer GoodsManufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

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

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

Participate in assigned major capital projects and/or modifications from start to finish, including equipment reception, commissioning, and acceptance

For customer projects, manages the design studies for industrial electrical equipment, and low/high voltage electrical installations that are necessary for the success of the Plant’s capital projects. She / he will ensure adherence to the customer’s specifications, local regulations, compliance of performance, and costs

Qualification

Electrical designPLC programmingVariable Frequency drivesHMI configurationVision System configurationRobotic experienceProject ManagementTeam LeadershipCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Bachelors in Electra-mechanical, Computer, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent technical experience in the field

Minimal travel, 5-10% maximum (vendor machine acceptance, support of local facility)

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

Experience with PLC programming standards & programming software, including GRAFCET, Ladder Logic, and Structured Text. Specific experience with Rockwell (Allen-Bradley) and Siemens is a plus

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

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

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

Preferred

Preferred minimum of at least 3 years of Engineering experience

Experience in Project Team Leadership or Project Management is preferred, but not required

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. Specific experience with Fanuc, ABB is a plus. Experience with Vision Systems is a plus

Benefits

Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.

Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Business Resource Groups and Inclusion Councils.

Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter—from sustainable materials to digital transformation.

Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.