Automation & Controls Engineer

Job Description Are you searching for a great career in a growing company? Are you looking for personal growth and job stability? Do you love working with unique and complex challenges with machinery? Look no further! Cabinetworks Group has an immediate opening for an Automation & Controls Engineer to help support our plant located in Orwell, OH! Who is Cabinetworks Group? We are the U.S.'s second largest cabinetry manufacturer, with offices and manufacturing facilities across the country. Offering an unmatched selection of stylish, high-quality products at a variety of price levels, our brands are favored by builders, dealers, distributors, and home centers throughout North America. Our 19 cabinetry brands represent an extensive range of framed, frameless, and inset cabinetry products. The Middlefield and Orwell facilities are home to the KraftMaid brand. The Automation & Controls Engineer, under general supervision, performs a variety of work in the specialized maintenance and repair of equipment, building and facility controls. The Automation & Controls Engineer reports to the Maintenance Manager and is responsible for providing a safe and reliable manufacturing environment through a continuous improvement culture. The successful candidate will work with a team of maintenance technicians across his/her designated shift. He/she will enjoy working with a team of capable employees while continuing to grow and develop their skills to meet the needs of the company. As an Automation & Controls Engineer, you will utilize your expertise to: Develop and document electrical controls improvement projects. Train Maintenance and Production personnel on the use and troubleshooting of the systems as designed. Maintain software, PLC programs and parameter settings in an organized, universal and easily accessible system. Act as the controls expert in resolving operational controls issues that cannot be resolved by maintenance technicians. Analyze existing production processes for automation improvement and potential. Initiate, design, financially justify and present improvement projects. Successfully implement improvement projects. Stay current on new technology and proactively upgrade unsupported and obsolete control systems. Lead projects involving outside equipment suppliers and new equipment installations while ensuring control systems meet internal requirements. Standardize electrical spare and replacement parts inventory. Use AutoCAD to review, develop and maintain electrical schematics. We value the skills and education you have acquired to become an

Automation & Controls Engineer:

Hands-on, "get it done" attitude Works well as part of a team in a fun, fast-paced environment Effective communication of complex issues to employees Minimum Associates Degree in a Technical Engineering discipline (preferably Electrical) or equivalent experience. Preferred three years of experience with electrical, controls and PLC engineering in a manufacturing environment. Record of accomplishment of initiation and implementation of creative solutions. Strong problem-solving skills, inherent curiosity and "hands on" engineering experience. Proven ability to prioritize work and multitask across multiple projects at one time. Strong communication skills and ability to train others. Complete understanding of his/her role as an internal customer service liaison. Proficient with RS Logix 500 and RS Logix / Studio 5000 and their platforms (MicroLogix, CompactLogix and ControlLogix) Experience programming Automation Direct HMI's and PLCs Must have a valid driver license. Basic computer skills in the following are required: MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, AutoCAD and CMMS. Must be available evenings and weekends as needed to support maintenance and operations with the potential for regular overtime. Be part of our growth and join our team.

Our team members enjoy:

13 paid holidays per year Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans Company Paid short-term and long-term disability 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match Health Savings and Flexible Spending accounts Cross training and advancement opportunities Employee Appreciation Events Cell phone discounts Discounts on fitness apps and facilities Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Wellness Programs, Resources and Tools Excellent product discounts The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $115,000 annually plus annual bonus. Shift Shift 1 (United States of America) Full or Part Time Full time Cabinetworks Group (the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer and we want to have the best available persons in every job. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company's policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all persons involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company. Cabinetworks Group is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.

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English, Spanish At Cabinetworks Group, our shared purpose is to build life into the kitchen — the place where people spend such a meaningful part of their personal and family lives, and the true heart of any home. We're America's largest privately held cabinetmaker, a best-in-class team of nearly 6,000 employees in 17 locations, including 15 manufacturing facilities. We design and manufacture the most comprehensive choice of kitchen cabinets in the country through 15 brands, among them iconic leaders like KraftMaid®, Medallion® and Merillat®. It is our people who build the life into this company, fueling our growth mindset. Together, we fully intend to reshape our industry, by bringing humanity and a collaborative spirit to every aspect of the customer experience. And to become its employer of choice. This is why a career with our company can be so satisfying, rewarding and worthwhile. To learn more about Cabinetworks Group, visit cabinetworksgroup.com. It has come to our attention that there have recently been scammers utilizing reputable companies' names, including ours, to solicit personal information as part of a fraudulent hiring scam. Please note that all our open positions are posted at https://cabinetworksgroup.com/careers/ and any role not posted there is not a role we have open. Further, we will not extend offers or request sensitive information for positions at any of our plant or office locations without first conducting an in-person interview.