What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Therma-Tru Doors?
Company Description
At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work. Learn more about our culture here
Job Description
In this position, you’ll have the opportunity to: Provide technical support and leadership to the operations. Responsibilities include upkeep and improvement of control systems for vital equipment in both the fiberglass molding plant and the door assembly plant. In this role, the control engineer will be required to lead projects from concept through completion. The control engineer will need to have good teamwork and communication skills to smoothly implement key projects.
Leadership
At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.
Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: Plumbing, Doors and Security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at FBIN.Recruiting@fbhs.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
At Fortune Brands Innovations, we believe that our innovation and success are fueled by the passion of our people and the strength of our teams. Together, we work to fulfill dreams of home by aligning around common goals, being agile in the face of change, holding ourselves accountable, and acting with integrity and transparency. We succeed when everyone belongs and strive to build a Home for All where all associates can be their true, authentic selves at work. Learn more about our culture here
Job Description
In this position, you’ll have the opportunity to: Provide technical support and leadership to the operations. Responsibilities include upkeep and improvement of control systems for vital equipment in both the fiberglass molding plant and the door assembly plant. In this role, the control engineer will be required to lead projects from concept through completion. The control engineer will need to have good teamwork and communication skills to smoothly implement key projects.
Leadership
- Provide leadership through technical expertise to maintenance associates.
- Assist plant associates with technical questions and potential solutions
- Make changes to equipment controls to improve reliability and safety
- Good understanding of OSHA safety requirements
- Review new equipment controls for safety effectiveness.
- Assist in troubleshooting equipment problems.
- Lead process improvement and cost savings initiatives.
- Create control specifications for new equipment.
- Aid in the installation and startup of new equipment.
- Standardize control equipment
- Setup and maintain necessary networks, software, tools for effective controls work
- Manage outside resources when necessary
- Strong programming skills, knowledge on software such as RSLogix, Studio 5000, FT View, and other controls software platforms
- Ability to integrate/modify motor controls, including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, servo drives, and standard electrical panel components
- Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, programming, and designing HMI and control network components
- Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480VAC 3-phase, 120VAC and 24VDC systems
- Ability to generate/modify electrical drawings for new projects and equipment changes
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays when needed
- Ability to troubleshoot, program, and integrate Fanuc Robot and CNC controls a plus
- Experience with SCADA system development, deployment, and modification a plus
- Preferably have BSEE or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years of Controls Experience
- Programming skills, predominately Allen Bradley PLC control systems
- Ability to integrate typical production I/O, drive systems, including all electrical panel components
- Ability to generate electrical drawings for new projects and equipment changes
At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.
Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: Plumbing, Doors and Security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.
Equal Employment Opportunity
FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Reasonable Accommodations
FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at FBIN.Recruiting@fbhs.com and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.
