Controls Engineer

Job Summary

The Controls Engineer will work in conjunction with the engineering, production and maintenance departments.   The primary job responsibility is to support production through effective and timely equipment downtime troubleshooting.   Develop and implement equipment control and process improvements through the use of technology and automation. This role will report directly to the Engineering Manager.   For emergency manufacturing and maintenance support, the controls engineer may receive direction from the director of maintenance, facility maintenance or plant manager(s).

Responsibilities

• Implement equipment and/or process improvements through the effective use of PLC’s, servo or variable speed drives, camera technology, robotic technology and any other resource(s) available to him/her.
• Daily communication and interface with suppliers will be required.   This position is expected to effectively team with suppliers and original equipment manufacturers and will appropriately represent Tarkett USA.
• Assist the maintenance staff in operational debug of machine controllers, motion systems, robotics, HMI’s, and all other related components in a timely and efficient manner utilizing Tarkett’s standard techniques and approach.
• Train automation and electronics technicians, thus improving the overall department skills and abilities.
• Assist the appropriate mechanical / process engineer in machine validation, both internally and at the customer’s facility while maintaining Tarkett work ethics and standards.
• Communicate with the project “team” to ensure a constant level of project awareness.
• Ensuring all schematics and/or back up programs of PLC’s, HMI, camera systems, etc, are kept current and correct.
• Attend certain technical training classes, as deemed necessary by the Engineering Manger, and pass this knowledge along to peers and/or electrical maintenance personnel.
• Conceptualize, design, build and implement simple to complex control systems and manufacturing equipment.  
• Monitoring the age, condition and operating condition of all control systems (i.e., PLC, HMI, motor controls, heat controls, etc) and creating / managing capital projects to upgrade or replace these systems when required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical or Manufacturing Engineering, with heavy emphasis on automation systems, PLC’s, robotics and motor controls.
• 5+ years relevant experience in machine automation control.
• The ability to read and comprehend simple to complex instructions, electrical schematics, short correspondence, and memos and write technical correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Experience in AutoCAD 2019, Solidworks.
• Allen Bradley PLC (RSLogix 5000) and/or Siemens experience.
• Vision systems and robotic programming/de-bug experience.

What We Offer

• A commitment that Safety is #1

• Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!

• Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.

Responsible Manufacturing – Protecting Our Planet for the Future

• We utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.

• We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.

• We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.

Who we are:

With a history of 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative flooring and sport surface solutions with 12,000 employees and 34 industrial sites. Offering a wide range of products including vinyl, linoleum, rubber, carpet, wood, laminate, artificial turf, and athletic tracks. The Group serves customers in more than 100 countries across the globe.

Committed to change the game with circular economy and to reducing its carbon footprint, the Group has implemented an eco-innovation strategy based on Cradle to Cradle® principles, fully aligned with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach. 

Tarkett is listed on Euronext (Compartment B, ISIN FR0004188670, ticker: TKTT). www.tarkett-group.com

Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.