Automation Project Engineer
THE OPPORTUNITYMichelin has an immediate opening for an Automation Project Engineer at our Synthetic Rubber Plant in Louisville, KY. In this role, you will lead the automation and controls scope of capital projects from concept through commissioning, delivering innovative solutions that improve safety, reliability, and plant performance. You will also provide technical support for plant automation systems, helping maintain system reliability and resolve complex controls issues as needed. This position aligns directly with Michelin's core values in creating a quality product that delivers value to its customers.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:- Provide the automation and controls solutions needed to achieve industrial project objectives at the best performance/ cost ratio using Michelin standards.
- Lead the pre-studies to define the most effective solutions, considering the functional specification, cost, timeline, scope, and risks.
- Lead and participate in procurement and acceptance testing, and provide As-Built documentation for materials, equipment, and systems for assigned projects.
- Provide on-site and on-the-floor support during project installation, start-up, and commissioning, including some weekends and holidays as needed to support production.
- Create and maintain automation documentation for project changes, including loop sheets, P&IDs, electrical schematics, panel layout, network architecture, specifications, etc.
- Lead and participate in implementations or evolution of infrastructure, hardware and software applications to improve performance, reliability, and availability.
- Guarantee IT safety and security rules are applied in the factory for new equipment.
- Design and troubleshoot PLC systems, HMI's and robotic automation systems, and maintain up to date documentation, inventories, and program backups.
- Train and propagate knowledge and proficiency for maintenance interventions on new or modified equipment through training and coaching troubleshooters, maintainers, and maintenance technicians.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, instrumentation engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in automation and controls engineering.
- Experience with instrumentation design, setup, calibration, and testing is a plus.
- Experience with ABB Distributed Control Systems (DCS) or equivalent is a plus.
- Proficiency in CAD tools to produce and document control system architecture and details.
- Demonstrated expertise with variable frequency drives and motion control technologies. Specific experience with Rockwell, Siemens and Control Techniques is preferred.
- Expertise with controls systems network interfaces and various protocols for communications between devices including OPC connectivity to other computer systems and databases.
- Expertise with PLC programming standards & programming software, including Ladder Logic and Structured Text. Specific experience with Rockwell PLC's is required.
- Experience with Rockwell Factory Talk Asset Centre to view and modify programs.
- Expertise with HMI configuration, programming, and communication including Rockwell Panel View.
- Experience with FANUC robotics systems configuration and interface is preferred.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, returning equipment to service, and documenting the deviation to prevent recurrence.
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