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Knauf North America · 8 hours ago

Electrical Projects Engineer

McGregor, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer, committed to sustainable development and environmental conservation. The Electrical Project Engineer will lead controls and automation projects to optimize machine performance and standardize data across the plant, collaborating with various departments to ensure successful project execution.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Own projects end-to-end: scope, design, program, test, commission, and hand off to operations

Design and program PLCs, HMIs, drives, and servos (Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley required)

Architect and configure industrial networks and servers that power reliable controls/SCADA

Coordinate with Maintenance, Process, and Production colleagues to ensure consistent data collection, analysis, and action

Build standardized reporting to evaluate process control systems and minimize variation

Create and enforce SCADA tag naming standards for clean, reusable data

Write clear technical/contract documents: PWS, SOW, RFPs, purchase requests, contract modifications, technical evaluations, and QA surveillance plans

Provide guidance to controls engineers to maintain standardization across lines and equipment

Train technicians, operators, and engineers on new or improved processes and HMIs

Stay current through workshops, publications, and professional networks; serve as a technical resource site‑wide

Manage contractor/vendor relationships to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget project execution

Drive the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce

Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization

Instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner

Qualification

PLC programmingHMI designNetwork configurationSQL proficiencyVisual StudioProject managementClear communicationCollaboration skillsProblem solvingTime management

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Minimum of five (5) years' Electrical Engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing and corporate environment

Hands-on expertise with PLC/HMI design and maintenance; Rockwell (Allen‑Bradley) is a must

Strong background in network configuration/architecture and computer/server setup

Proficiency with SQL and OSI PI historians for analytics and reporting

Proficiency with Visual Studio (VB, C#, MVC) and web development (Angular)

Clear communicator with strong documentation and presentation skills

Strong collaboration skills

Strength in problem solving, troubleshooting, critical thinking, time management, and project management

Comfortable working independently, prioritizing multiple projects, and making timely, sound decisions

Preferred

Knowledge of production/processing techniques and insulation manufacturing experience

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!

Virtual Medical Services

Fertility and adoption benefits

401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)

Paid parental leave

Paid Family Leave

Company provided Salary Continuance (Short-term Disability)

Company paid life insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Plus, more!

Company

Knauf North America

Are you interested in working for a company that’s just as passionate about energy conservation & sustainability as you are? Knauf North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer in the world.

Founded in 1978

Shelbyville, Indiana, USA

1001-5000 employees