Electrical / Automation Engineer (Post Manufacturing)

About the position

Michelin has an immediate opening for an Electrical/Automation Engineer to lead, design, and implement electrical and automation solutions to improve our performance in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, costs, and innovation. Michelin's purpose is to support everyone's right to move freely to find their better way forward. Innovation and performance open mobility opportunities to people who were limited geographically or economically before. Entry level training is provided by Michelin and will include formal classes and on-the-job mentoring under an experienced area expert. If respect for people, teamwork and trust are some values you live by you should consider joining us, the Worldwide leader in Tires! Michelin is a global tire manufacturing company in the midst of an exciting digital transformation, with a vision of factory of the future using advanced robotic technology and data-driven engineering solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Automation Engineer to join our America's central engineering team in Greenville, SC. As an Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing automation solutions that drive efficiency and productivity across our manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for leading projects from conception to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that leverage advanced technologies such as smart material handling, robotics, AGV, ASRS, vision systems, machine learning and artificial intelligence.

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• Design, build, and lead implementation projects to improve plant performance by replacing outdated systems, improving existing equipment, or adding new innovations to make progress.
• 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, Canada, USA, Mexico, and some European.
• Start to finish technical Project Management 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, career exploration and work with cross-functional teams.
• Possibility of a varied and fulfilling career path in an environment where unique contributions are valued.
• Participation in 10 Business Resource Groups (BRGs) which support business strategies and initiatives along with meeting the needs of members.