Electrical / Automation Engineer (Tire Building - Before Cure)

About the position

Michelin is hiring an Electrical/Automation Engineer to lead, design, and implement electrical and automation solutions to improve performance in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, costs, and innovation. The role is based at the Central Engineering headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina, and involves working on major capital projects across North and South America. The position specializes in tire building processes before cure and associated material handling, utilizing both Michelin-designed and commercial equipment. The engineer will be responsible for leading projects from conception to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leveraging advanced technologies such as robotics and machine learning.

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• Design, build, and lead implementation projects to improve plant performance by replacing outdated systems, improving existing equipment, or adding new innovations.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.
• Travel as needed up to 30%, worldwide, including Canada, USA, 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.
• Experience with controls systems network interfaces and various protocols for communications between devices.
• Experience with Variable Frequency drives and Motion Control technologies.
• Experience with HMI configuration, programming, and communication.

Nice-to-haves

• Minimum 2-5 years' experience in a similar role or 5-7 years in a manufacturing maintenance area.
• 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.
• 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.
• Involvement in Business Resource Groups (BRGs) for diversity and inclusion.