Controls Engineer

Job ID: 7813 

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Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

Job Summary:

The Controls Engineer is responsible for researching, planning, developing and designing electrical controls and electromechanical systems for manufacturing processes. Aids in the improvements of manufacturing processes through enhanced control systems, electrical and/or mechanical improvements or process improvements.  Coordinates the activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation and repair of these systems. Assists in electrical and process troubleshooting and repair, while supporting the needs of the Manufacturing Department to drive continuous improvement plans by using experience and related knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists in electrical and process troubleshooting and repair, while supporting the needs of the Manufacturing Department to drive continuous improvement plans by using experience and related knowledge.
• Aids in the improvements of manufacturing processes through enhanced control systems, electrical and/or mechanical improvements or process improvements. Ability to operate a personal computer and to move throughout the facilities and in/around machinery to perform inspections, adjustments, etc.
• Researches, plans, develops and designs electrical controls and electromechanical systems for manufacturing processes.
• Visual acuity to written material, computer screen data, prints and plans. Written documentation and verbal communication of engineering revisions and additions, maintenance of schematics, etc.
• Coordinates the activities involved in fabrication, operation, application, installation and repair of these systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA or BS) from a four-year college or university in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering is also acceptable with proven experience designing control systems.
•  2-3 years engineering experience in a manufacturing environment 
• Strong background/understanding of programming, support, troubleshooting, and diagnostics for industrial programmable logic controllers.  Allen Bradley and Siemens systems knowledge a plus.
• Involvement in the design and specification of new processes, packaging, and machinery. Robotic programming a plus
• Strong aptitude in electrical schematics and the ability to develop new or update existing schematics.  Ability to read and understand mechanical drawings a plus.
• Ability to lead continuous improvement cross-functional teams/projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing process flows and proven ability  to identify and correct bottlenecks/constraints in a highly automated and fast paced manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or Draft Sight.
• Experience in continuous and batch manufacturing processes controls, PID controls, P&ID diagrams.
• Networking communications and OT network security protocols including managed switch configurations a plus.
• Duties require effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Visual acuity to written material, computer screen data, prints and plans.
• Physical ability to operate a personal computer and to move throughout the facilities and in/around machinery to perform inspections, etc.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.