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Knauf North America · 1 day ago

Special Projects Engineer - Electrical

Greater Indianapolis

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Knauf North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer, committed to environmental conservation and sustainable practices. They are seeking a Special Projects Engineer, Electrical to provide engineering expertise across manufacturing facilities, focusing on automation, digitalization, and process improvement to enhance safety and operational efficiency.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Design and program electrical systems, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, and servo systems

Develop and review power distribution systems and network configurations for plant process networks

Implement digital and automation solutions, such as AGVs, robotics, and ERP platform integrations

Establish and maintain standards for electrical and controls systems across facilities

Manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards

Collaborate with plant teams to identify and prioritize operational goals

Coordinate internal and external project team members, including contractors

Partner with Corporate Plant Engineering and plant-based engineers to deliver turnkey project implementations

Provide technical support and training to plant teams, including operators and engineers

Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls issues in manufacturing processes

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

Support Knauf’s digital manufacturing initiatives by implementing systems for data-driven decision-making

Integrate digital tools and technologies into manufacturing processes

Identify opportunities to improve safety, product quality, and operational efficiency

Develop and implement standards and best practices for electrical and controls systems

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringRockwell PLCsProject ManagementAutomation TechnologiesElectrical Power/Control DesignMicrosoft OfficeProblem-SolvingCritical ThinkingOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or 10 years of related experience

Minimum of 5 years in electrical engineering within an industrial manufacturing environment

Experience with Rockwell PLCs and HMIs is required

Proven project management experience, including both small and large-scale initiatives

Proficiency in electrical power/control design and programming

Knowledge of Rockwell PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and Ethernet networking

Familiarity with automation technologies, including robotics, AGVs, and ERP system integration

Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Travel is required

Preferred

Experience with Ignition platforms (SCADA and Historian)

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

Vacation time to enjoy getting away

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