Electrical / Automation Engineer (Automated Material Handling)

Michelin - Greenville, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Greenville, SC

10,001+ employees

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

The Electrical/Automation Engineer (Automated Material Handling) at Michelin is responsible for leading the design and implementation of electrical and automation solutions to enhance safety, quality, productivity, delivery, costs, and innovation across manufacturing operations. This role involves working on major capital projects related to automated material handling systems, utilizing advanced technologies such as robotics and machine learning. The position offers entry-level training and mentorship, making it suitable for both experienced engineers and those new to the field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-studies, prototypes, and pilots to capture business requirements and determine the best solutions in terms of costs/benefits, deadlines, risks, and functional capabilities.
• Design, build, and lead implementation projects to improve plant performance by replacing outdated systems, improving existing equipment, or adding new innovations.
• Implement and monitor actions necessary to mitigate risks (calculations, simulations, tests, etc.).
• Implement best practices for automation design and development, including worldwide sharing of best practices.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and contractors.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in automation.
• Provide detailed electrical design and automation programming for assigned projects.
• Provide estimates and technical schedules for all phases of process equipment addition, replacement, or upgrade.
• Provide backup support and training to plant maintenance teams on new automation systems that they implement.
• Travel as needed up to 30% worldwide, typically in the USA, Canada, Mexico, and some European countries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, or related field or equivalent technical experience.
• Ability to set and achieve goals with minimum supervision.
• Success in working with other people or a team to meet a common objective.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and data accuracy in previous work.
• Experience with electrical design standards and able to complete controls systems designs using standard CAD design tools.
• Knowledge of PLC programming standards & programming software, including GRAFCET, Ladder Logic, and Structured Text.
• Experienced with controls systems network interfaces and various protocols for communications between devices.
• Experienced with Variable Frequency drives and Motion Control technologies.
• Experienced with HMI configuration, programming, and communication.

Nice-to-haves

• Robotic experience, configuration or knowledge is preferred, but not required.
• Specific experience with Fanuc and Yaskawa is a plus.
• Experience with advanced robotic technologies such as AGV, ASRS, vision systems, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Benefits

• Career advancement opportunities through skill and career development, training, and cross-functional team collaboration.
• Participation in Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that support diversity and inclusion.
• Equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.