Atkore · 10 hours ago
Sr. Automation Engineer
Merrillville, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$105K/yr - $144K/yr
7+ years expAtkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions, and they are seeking a Senior Automation Engineer. This role involves supporting manufacturing processes, developing solutions for production problems, and implementing automation and SCADA systems to enhance operational efficiency.
IndustrialIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Drive and support the businesses productivity improvements and best practices
Manage and oversee various projects as the Project Leader, provide documentation and schedules for improvement and new equipment projects
Assist Manufacturing in various improvement projects, such as Lean Manufacturing, Process Improvements and Problem Solving
Provide bid and costing details on electrical projects, use Gantt charts showing Project Progress, responsible for project deadlines
Draw and provide schematics and documentation for skill trades groups, along with development of trouble shooting guidelines
Implement and expand SCADA system
Participate and/or Lead in Continuous Improvement Activities
Assist with maintaining current plant electrical infrastructure
Ensure plant electrical equipment remains up to safety codes
Provide troubleshooting direction to E-Techs and Electricians in troubleshooting situations
Recommend methods, materials and layouts for improvement based on manufacturing needs and capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in an Electrical Engineering discipline
Minimum of 7-10 years of Process/Automation/Manufacturing Engineering experience in an industrial environment
Experience with and capable of Rockwell PLC programming (Siemens a plus)
Experience with and capable of planning power distribution, producing conduit and cable schedules, and producing layouts in AutoCAD
Experience with SCADA systems, Wonderware or other preferred
Project Management, Capital Project Management (develop scope, quoting, justification, and implementation)
Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office
Capability to Manage diverse, simultaneous projects of varying complexities
Strong oral and written communication skills
All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Teamwork and Accountability
Preferred
Experience in steel roll forming and processing
Lean manufacturing or business system-based company background
BS in an Engineering discipline and/or a combination of college education and Electrical Engineering experience preferred
Tube Mill/ Steel Experience preferred
Professional and positive approach, self-motivated, dynamic, creative with the ability to work on own initiative
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Any leave required under federal, state, or local law
Company
Atkore
Atkore is a leading manufacturer of electrical products for commercial, industrial, data center, telecommunications, and solar applications.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Bill Waltz
President and CEO
David Johnson
Chief Financial Officer
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