Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Manufacturing Automation Engineer ITW Performance Polymers - 3.6 Danvers, MA Job Details Full-time $110,000 - $130,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Industrial automation Human-machine interface (HMI) systems Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering 5 years Engineering Equipment installation Process improvement Environmental compliance Schematic development for electrical drafting Mid-level Industrial equipment troubleshooting Change management Entrepreneurship PLC programming Electrical building codes Implementation of OSHA safety standards Electrical diagnostics Electrical troubleshooting Working on electrical projects Safety management experience within manufacturing industry Manufacturing Commissioning phase involvement Root cause analysis Hazard analysis Electrical Engineering Process management Manufacturing company experience Communication skills

Full Job Description Job Description:

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

ITW Performance Polymers is a Division within ITW's Polymers & Fluids segment with headquarters in Massachusetts with additional operations in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Shannon, Ireland. Performance Polymers is a world leader in the research, development, and manufacturing of structural and semi-structural adhesives, grouting and chocking compounds, sprayable syntactic materials and wear-resistant coatings and repair compounds. Our products are designed to reduce customers' costs by eliminating steps in their manufacturing processes, reducing the number of parts in an assembly or improving the quality of assembled finished goods. These high-quality, differentiated solutions are widely used in markets including wind, transportation, marine, electronics, mining, petrochemical, and other industrial

OEM & MRO

applications.

SUMMARY:

Our Engineering team plays an important role in our equipment implementation, design, maintenance, safety, and operational success. As a Manufacturing Automation Engineer, you will get to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, leveraging your entrepreneurial spirit and passion for problem solving to proactively improve production and safety outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant operational impact for a Division within a Fortune 200 organization!

ITW'S BUSINESS MODEL & CULTURE

We have an environment shaped by our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture that brings our exciting ideas to life. Our people thrive in our "flexibility within the framework" approach. We are committed to providing you with growth and development opportunities that maximize your unique potential. Our culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner - we want your entrepreneurial spirit to thrive! Be a part of One ITW/One Team, where everyone's contribution matters in our quest to achieve our full potential. We live by our

Core Values:

simplicity, sharing risk, integrity, respect, and trust.

YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS JOB I F YOU ARE/HAVE

… Interested in hands-on design and implementation of equipment in a chemical plant environment . Someone who enjoys being on the plant floor and working with the operations teams. Comfortable troubleshooting equipment and optimizing performance. Motivated by improving safety, reliability, and uptime in real processes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support installation, integration, and startup of new automation and process equipment that will improve batch processing speed, reliability, quality, as well as process and operational safety. Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and instrumentation issues and work with maintenance team and external contractors to correct issues impacting plant uptime. Implement safety initiatives and STOP Card projects which identify and correct site or personnel safety hazards. Provide field support during startups, process upsets, and abnormal operating conditions. Modify and troubleshoot basic PLC and HMI systems to support new equipment and process improvements. Work with various contractors and vendors during equipment installation and commissioning. Support OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) elements including Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety. Review (PSSR), Mechanical Integrity, Procedural creation. Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs/HAZOPs) and implement electrical and control-related safeguards. Lead electrical root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions. Ensure compliance with NEC, and hazardous area classification requirements (Explosion Proof Class 1&2, Div 1&2). Develop and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, loop diagrams, and any associated documentation necessary. Support electrical scope development for capital and reliability projects. Lead small to mid-sized electrical and automation projects. Promote, support, and adhere to all safety, environmental and quality related policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field. 5+ years of experience in automation of chemical, process, or industrial manufacturing environments. Working knowledge of PLCs, power and control wiring, and industrial electrical systems. Experience installing new automation equipment for industrial manufacturing applications and integrating into existing manufacturing processes. Experience supporting operations in a live production environment - specific experience in an electrically rated production environment or Process Safety Management (PSM) facility is a plus. Experience working with Ignition or Factory Talk software preferred. Familiarity with

OSHA PSM

requirements. Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Compensation Information:

The salary for this role is $110,000.00 - $130,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future. ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.