Automation & Controls Engineer

Are you searching for a great career in a growing company? Are you looking for personal growth and job stability? Do you love working with unique and complex challenges with machinery? Look no further! Cabinetworks Group has an immediate opening for an Automation & Controls Engineer to help support our plant located in Orwell, OH!

Who is Cabinetworks Group? We are the U.S.’s second largest cabinetry manufacturer, with offices and manufacturing facilities across the country. Offering an unmatched selection of stylish, high-quality products at a variety of price levels, our brands are favored by builders, dealers, distributors, and home centers throughout North America. Our 19 cabinetry brands represent an extensive range of framed, frameless, and inset cabinetry products. The Middlefield and Orwell facilities are home to the KraftMaid brand.

The Automation & Controls Engineer, under general supervision, performs a variety of work in the specialized maintenance and repair of equipment, building and facility controls. The Automation & Controls Engineer reports to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for providing a safe and reliable manufacturing environment through a continuous improvement culture. The successful candidate will work with a team of maintenance technicians across his/her designated shift. He/she will enjoy working with a team of capable employees while continuing to grow and develop their skills to meet the needs of the company.

As an Automation & Controls Engineer, you will utilize your expertise to:

• Develop and document electrical controls improvement projects.
• Train Maintenance and Production personnel on the use and troubleshooting of the systems as designed.
• Maintain software, PLC programs and parameter settings in an organized, universal and easily accessible system.
• Act as the controls expert in resolving operational controls issues that cannot be resolved by maintenance technicians.
• Analyze existing production processes for automation improvement and potential.
• Initiate, design, financially justify and present improvement projects.
• Successfully implement improvement projects.
• Stay current on new technology and proactively upgrade unsupported and obsolete control systems.
• Lead projects involving outside equipment suppliers and new equipment installations while ensuring control systems meet internal requirements.
• Standardize electrical spare and replacement parts inventory.
• Use AutoCAD to review, develop and maintain electrical schematics.

We value the skills and education you have acquired to become an Automation & Controls Engineer:

• Hands-on, “get it done” attitude
• Works well as part of a team in a fun, fast-paced environment
• Effective communication of complex issues to employees
• Minimum Associates Degree in a Technical Engineering discipline (preferably Electrical) or equivalent experience.
• Preferred three years of experience with electrical, controls and PLC engineering in a manufacturing environment. 
• Record of accomplishment of initiation and implementation of creative solutions. 
• Strong problem-solving skills, inherent curiosity and “hands on” engineering experience. 
• Proven ability to prioritize work and multitask across multiple projects at one time. 
• Strong communication skills and ability to train others. 
• Complete understanding of his/her role as an internal customer service liaison.
• Proficient with RS Logix 500 and RS Logix / Studio 5000 and their platforms (MicroLogix, CompactLogix and ControlLogix)
• Experience programming Automation Direct HMI's and PLCs
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Basic computer skills in the following are required: MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD and CMMS.
• Must be available evenings and weekends as needed to support maintenance and operations with the potential for regular overtime. 

Be part of our growth and join our team. Our team members enjoy:

• 13 paid holidays per year
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans
• Company Paid short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts
• Cross training and advancement opportunities
• Employee Appreciation Events
• Cell phone discounts
• Discounts on fitness apps and facilities
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
• Wellness Programs, Resources and Tools
• Excellent product discounts

The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $115,000 annually plus annual bonus.

Cabinetworks Group (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.

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