Electrical / Automation Engineer (Mixing and Calendering))

Michelin - Greenville, SC

Full-time - Entry Level

Greenville, SC

10,001+ employees

Plastics and Rubber Products Manufacturing

About the position

Michelin is seeking an Electrical/Automation Engineer to join our Central Engineering Headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina. This role is pivotal in leading, designing, and implementing electrical and automation solutions aimed at enhancing our performance in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, costs, and innovation. As a global leader in tire manufacturing, Michelin is undergoing a significant digital transformation, focusing on creating a factory of the future that utilizes advanced robotic technology and data-driven engineering solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing major capital projects across North and South America, specifically in the areas of rubber mixing and calendering processes, which include mixers, extrusion, calendering, cutting, process regulation, temperature control, blending, batch-offs, online verification, and palletization. In this role, you will conduct pre-studies, prototypes, and pilots to capture business requirements and determine optimal solutions in terms of costs, benefits, deadlines, risks, and functional capabilities. You will design, build, and lead implementation projects to enhance plant performance by replacing outdated systems, improving existing equipment, or integrating new innovations. Your responsibilities will also include implementing and monitoring actions necessary to mitigate risks, developing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and contractors, and staying current with emerging trends and technologies in automation. The position requires a strong focus on project management, including risk assessment, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation. You will lead system approvals, qualification, and validation processes, assist local technicians in troubleshooting, and interface with internal support groups to achieve objectives. Entry-level training will be provided, including formal classes and on-the-job mentoring under experienced area experts. If you value respect for people, teamwork, and trust, and are passionate about automation and advanced technologies, we encourage you to apply and join our team in this exciting journey toward the factories of the future.

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, including Canada, USA, Mexico, and some European countries.
• Manage technical project management from start to finish, including risk, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Lead/Participate in system approvals, qualification, and validation of industrial robustness.
• Manage change requests, approvals, and change testing.
• Assist local technicians in troubleshooting and root cause analysis as needed.
• Interface with internal company support groups to accomplish objectives and provide contract engineering management and direction when needed.

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.
• Developed/implemented team or group project plans that met or exceeded expectations.
• 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. Specific experience with Rockwell and Siemens is a plus.
• Experienced with controls systems network interfaces and various protocols for communications between devices including computer system databases.
• Experienced with Variable Frequency drives and Motion Control technologies. Specific experience with Rockwell, Siemens, and Control Techniques is a plus.
• Experienced with HMI configuration, programming, and communication. Specific experience with Rockwell is a plus.
• Minimum 2-5 years' experience in a similar role or 5-7 years in a manufacturing maintenance area.
• Able to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work well under pressure and handle strict deadlines.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation for automation solutions.
• Analyze and troubleshoot complex technical issues related to automation solutions.
• Ability to mentor and train junior engineers.
• Proven experience in project management, from conception to completion.
• Strong understanding of procurement, installation, commissioning, and programming of automation systems.
• Strong experience with PLC programming.

Nice-to-haves

• Vision System configuration and interface for width measurement applications and defect detection applications is preferred, but not required. Specific experience with Cognex, Keyence, Adept, Bytewise, Gocator is a plus.
• Robotic experience, configuration or knowledge is preferred, but not required. Specific experience with Fanuc, ABB is a plus.
• Experience with advanced robotic technologies such as AGV, ASRS, vision systems, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

Benefits

• Career advancement through various options, including skill and career development, training, and career exploration.
• Support for personal and professional development.
• Participation in Business Resource Groups (BRGs) that promote diversity and inclusion.
• Equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.