Covestro · 1 day ago
Senior Controls Engineer
South Deerfield, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $186K/yr
4+ years expCovestro is a global leader in polymer materials, seeking to empower individuals to push boundaries. The Senior Controls Engineer will support manufacturing processes by implementing electrical control projects, designing and maintaining automated control systems, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
Advanced MaterialsIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Integrates the site's incident free workplace culture into all activities
Manages large electrical control safety related projects and provides leadership on site safety teams
Investigate and propose solutions for complex electrical safety related concerns
Management of Change activities for complex process and project activities
Capable of leading complex electrical / controls projects, significant role in at least one large project
Routinely provides necessary electrical engineering support to complex capital and continual improvement projects across the site
Fluent with industrial electrical standards and site's electrical distribution system and equipment
Perform detailed calculations to develop designs, specifications, and standards for electrical systems
Provides technical support to the production and maintenance teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
Develops and utilizes root cause analysis techniques to identify issues with electrical equipment or reliability problems
Capable of leading teams through structured problem-solving activities to solve issues
Possesses a continuous improvement mindset. Leads complex continuous improvement teams / efforts at the site as controls engineering support. Identifies opportunities and solutions for improvement activities at the site
Works with Process and Quality Engineering to develop and implement small to mid-size electrical / control projects
Provides day to day support of production for troubleshooting during start-up of new equipment
Capable of updating of Standard Operating Procedures as well as providing operator training activities for electrical / control project activities
Utilizes their understanding of business and economic drivers to identify and develop project opportunities at the site
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical preferred) with a minimum of 4 years' experience is required
Integrates the site's incident free workplace culture into all activities
Manages large electrical control safety related projects and provides leadership on site safety teams
Investigate and propose solutions for complex electrical safety related concerns
Management of Change activities for complex process and project activities
Capable of leading complex electrical / controls projects, significant role in at least one large project
Routinely provides necessary electrical engineering support to complex capital and continual improvement projects across the site
Fluent with industrial electrical standards and site's electrical distribution system and equipment
Perform detailed calculations to develop designs, specifications, and standards for electrical systems
Provides technical support to the production and maintenance teams in a 24/7 manufacturing environment
Develops and utilizes root cause analysis techniques to identify issues with electrical equipment or reliability problems
Capable of leading teams through structured problem-solving activities to solve issues
Possesses a continuous improvement mindset. Leads complex continuous improvement teams / efforts at the site as controls engineering support. Identifies opportunities and solutions for improvement activities at the site
Works with Process and Quality Engineering to develop and implement small to mid-size electrical / control projects
Provides day to day support of production for troubleshooting during start-up of new equipment
Capable of updating of Standard Operating Procedures as well as providing operator training activities for electrical / control project activities
Utilizes their understanding of business and economic drivers to identify and develop project opportunities at the site
Preferred
8-10+ years with growing responsibilities in a manufacturing, engineering, or maintenance environment with some experience with controls is preferred
Professional registrations and/or certifications are desirable
Thermoplastic film extrusion and web handling
CAD, Project, SAP desirable
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills
Practices active listening skills, able to communicate openly and effectively, providing timely and relevant feedback to facilitate appropriate actions by self and others
Relates well to people at all levels in the organization and possesses a balanced sensitivity to safety, employee concerns, and business needs
Able to function as a peer in a team environment and lead cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of results
Diligent and conscientious worker, self-motivated, self-starter and possessing self-directive capabilities
Benefits
Competitive pay
Annual bonus potential
Generous paid time off
401K with company match
Retirement contribution
Tuition reimbursement
Parental leave
Medical, dental and vision coverage (no waiting period)
Company
Covestro
Covestro produces polymer materials that support sustainability in multiple industries.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.53BKey Investors
XRG
2025-11-21Post Ipo Equity· $1.35B
2024-10-01Acquired
2017-09-29Post Ipo Secondary· $1.18B
Leadership Team
Markus Steilemann
Chairman of the Board of Management, Chief Executive Officer
Christian Baier
Group CFO
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