Process Automation Engineer

The Process Automation Engineer is responsible for monitoring the efficiency and optimal performance of plant’s tools and equipment. Use analytical and statistical skills to analyze operational processes and recommends improvements to maximize production and repeatability to equipment and machinery, including network configuration.

Essential Functions

Hands-on troubleshooting of industrial process, systems and controls to improve safety, quality, efficiency or error proofing.

Prepare, install, and improve the use of automation, controls and programming. This includes PLC/HMI/Robot programming along with writing scripts for Windows-based software (Access, Excel, SQL).

Responsibility for HMIs, PLCs, and motion control systems. Platforms include FANUC, Proficy iFIX, Rockwell (ControlLogix, FactoryTalk) and Schneider Electric (Modicon). Responsible for Ethernet/IP and Modbus and Communication networks

Coordinate Industrial Information Technology/ IIOT support of plant computers and networks that exist on the production floor; this includes administering Windows-based machines and setting up devices on an Ethernet-based plant network

Lead teams to prepare, install and improve the use of automation, controls and programming. This includes PLC/HMI/Robot programming along with writing scripts for Windows-based software (Access, Excel, SQL) .

Quality and Safety Expectations

Employee is responsible to:

Know and understand the safety and quality policies.

Complete all safety and quality training required for the specific position.

Follow all safety and quality rules and procedures and remind others.

Commit to addressing and reporting any unsafe condition or quality issue immediately.

Be empowered to speak up when unsafe behaviors are observed, or quality issues arise and to not place blame while investigating these issues.

Adhere to the principles of data integrity.

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Education

Bachelors in Electrical and Control Engineering – required

Licenses and Certifications

Technical certification in controls logic – required

Work Experience

5 years – Must also have an in-depth, hands-on experience in industrial controls engineering practices, trends, and procedures – preferred

5 years – Hands on experience with HMIs, PLCs, motion control, Rockwell (Control Logix, Factory Talk), Ethernet/IP and Modbus communication networks – preferred

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With over 60,000 employees working across 46 countries, Saint-Gobain’s Innovative Materials Sector boasts a unique and profitable portfolio of high-tech and high value-added solutions for housing and construction, mobility, healthcare and industry.

A true technology bridgehead for the Saint-Gobain Group, the Innovative Materials Sector is supported by 3 powerful growth drivers: innovation, co-development and research.

In the field of High Performance Materials, it proposes a comprehensive range of innovative technologies targeting the housing and construction market, transport, industry and healthcare, and combined into four families of materials: ceramics, polymers, abrasives and technical fabrics. Flat Glass is a world leader in manufacturing, processing and selling glass products for the construction and transportation sector (including the automotive industry).

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

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