Knauf Insulation · 2 months ago
Engineer, Electrical Projects
McGregor, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKnauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer, committed to environmental sustainability. The Electrical Project Engineer will lead controls and automation projects, focusing on optimizing machine performance and standardizing data across the plant.
IndustrialManufacturingIndustrial Manufacturing
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end projects: 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 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
Drives the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce
Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization
Instills an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner
Qualification
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; able to partner across departments
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
Insulation manufacturing experience
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
Virtual Medical Services
401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
Paid parental leave
Company paid life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Plus, more!
Company
Knauf Insulation
Knauf Insulation offers a broad range of insulation solution for glass mineral wool, rock mineral wool, wood wool, extruded polyst.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2025-10-22
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