Automation Project Engineer

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A vibrant location, engaged employees, and lots of growth opportunities await those who join the Louisville team! Situated on the outskirts of Louisville, KY along the Ohio River, American Synthetic Rubber Company has 80 years of rich history supplying our nation and Michelin with high quality synthetic rubber. We are seeking employees ready and willing to build a culture of diversity, performance, and Safety!

THE OPPORTUNITY

Michelin has an immediate opening for an Automation Project Engineer at our Synthetic Rubber Plant in Louisville, KY. In this role, you will lead the automation and controls scope of capital projects from concept through commissioning, delivering innovative solutions that improve safety, reliability, and plant performance. You will also provide technical support for plant automation systems, helping maintain system reliability and resolve complex controls issues as needed. This position aligns directly with Michelin's core values in creating a quality product that delivers value to its customers.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Provide the automation and controls solutions needed to achieve industrial project objectives at the best performance/ cost ratio using Michelin standards.
• Lead the pre-studies to define the most effective solutions, considering the functional specification, cost, timeline, scope, and risks.
• Lead and participate in procurement and acceptance testing, and provide As-Built documentation for materials, equipment, and systems for assigned projects.
• Provide on-site and on-the-floor support during project installation, start-up, and commissioning, including some weekends and holidays as needed to support production.
• Create and maintain automation documentation for project changes, including loop sheets, P&IDs, electrical schematics, panel layout, network architecture, specifications, etc.
• Lead and participate in implementations or evolution of infrastructure, hardware and software applications to improve performance, reliability, and availability.
• Guarantee IT safety and security rules are applied in the factory for new equipment.
• Design and troubleshoot PLC systems, HMI's and robotic automation systems, and maintain up to date documentation, inventories, and program backups.
• Train and propagate knowledge and proficiency for maintenance interventions on new or modified equipment through training and coaching troubleshooters, maintainers, and maintenance technicians.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, instrumentation engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in automation and controls engineering.
• Experience with instrumentation design, setup, calibration, and testing is a plus.
• Experience with ABB Distributed Control Systems (DCS) or equivalent is a plus.
• Proficiency in CAD tools to produce and document control system architecture and details.
• Demonstrated expertise with variable frequency drives and motion control technologies. Specific experience with Rockwell, Siemens and Control Techniques is preferred.
• Expertise with controls systems network interfaces and various protocols for communications between devices including OPC connectivity to other computer systems and databases.
• Expertise with PLC programming standards & programming software, including Ladder Logic and Structured Text. Specific experience with Rockwell PLC's is required.
• Experience with Rockwell Factory Talk Asset Centre to view and modify programs.
• Expertise with HMI configuration, programming, and communication including Rockwell Panel View.
• Experience with FANUC robotics systems configuration and interface is preferred.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with demonstrated experience in root cause analysis, returning equipment to service, and documenting the deviation to prevent recurrence.

Ready to Shape the Future of Innovation?

Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years, Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials, Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility, construction, aeronautics, low-carbon energies and healthcare.

The care placed in its products and deep customer knowledge inspire Michelin to offer the finest experiences. This spans from providing data- and AI-based connected solutions for professional fleets to recommending outstanding restaurants and hotels curated by the MICHELIN Guide.

Why Michelin?

• Career Growth: Personalized development plans, mentorship, and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.

• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse, supportive environment where your competencies, contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Connected Communities.

• Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matter-from sustainable materials to digital transformation.

• Community Impact: Be part of a company that does what's right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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