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This role is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and continuously improving PLC, HMI, industrial networking, and process control systems that support safe, reliable, and efficient manufacturing operations.\nThe Controls Engineer partners closely with Operations, Maintenance, Production, Quality, IT, and equipment suppliers to optimize automation systems, improve equipment reliability, reduce downtime, and support capital projects. This individual provides daily technical support while leading automation improvement initiatives and developing long-term solutions that improve manufacturing performance.\nThe ideal candidate is a collaborative engineer with strong technical aptitude who enjoys solving complex automation challenges and working directly on the manufacturing floor. This role requires the ability to balance day-to-day production support with project execution in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.\nResponsibilities :\nDesigns and implements plant wide SCADA and MES system improvements, working closely with the process engineering and quality teams to determine best practices for data collection and process control.\n\nDevelops and supports Allen Bradley PLC based control systems, including development and recommending technology upgrades of control systems.\n\nDesign electrical systems for new equipment, including schematics, panel design, component selection, and wiring.\n\nConfigures and trains technical personnel on the installation, programming, and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and control systems.\n\nTroubleshoots machinery and plant technical issues, guides Maintenance Techs to address root cause repairs.\n\nDevelops and maintains PLC Ladder Logic and code for Allen Bradley PLCs.\n\nTroubleshoots maintenance related problems and coaches Maintenance Techs to address root cause of failures. This includes troubleshooting and programming PLC’s using Ladder Logic.\n\nMentor other engineers and maintenance technicians in automation and controls, thus improving the overall department skills and abilities.\n\nProvide remote troubleshooting support as needed to ensure production is maintained across all night and weekend shifts.\n\nDevelop business cases and write Capital Appropriation Requests including project cost and justification with payback & ROI calculations to support operational needs.\n\nPartner with operations and maintenance teams to implement AM / PM measures to ensure equipment is well maintained for safe and reliable operation to meet product specifications.\n\nNegotiate with and oversee suppliers and contractors on equipment installation, redesign, and troubleshooting.\n\nMay also be given opportunities to support facilities power and electrical projects.\n\nPerform other duties as assigned.\n\nMust be responsible for observing all safety rules and regulations. Must act safely and be always responsible for the safety of others around you.\n\n Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:\nBS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical degree\n\nMinimum of 3 years of plant or related field experience with process or industrial machinery controls\n\nAllen-Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting experience (PLC-5, RxLinx, RsLogix 500, Studio 5000, Connected Components Workbench)\n\nStrong knowledge of industrial machinery and control systems and safety circuits.\n\nAbility to comply with existing safety standards.\n\nExcellent interpersonal skills\n\nProven problem-solving skills.\n\nStrong team player\n\nStrong organizational skills and maintain a well-kept work area.\n\nDrive for results and accountability\n\nExcellent listening and communication skills\n\nAbility to work with little direct supervision.\n\nExperience in coordinating efforts with contractors and suppliers is required.\n\nProven success with capital and large project leadership and execution\n\nExperience with AutoCAD and/or Solidworks\n\nBonus Knowledge / Experience:\nExperience with rubber processes and equipment\n\nExperience with iFix, Omron, Motion Controls, Pro-Face, Ignition, FactoryTalk Optix, IO-Link\n\nExperience with SAP\n\nKnowledge of Hydraulic and Pneumatic System Components\n\nPhysical Demands and Work Environment:\nWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand and eye coordination, use hand/air/electrical power tools, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch.\n\nThe employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.\n\nThe employee must perform his/her job functions while observing Tarkett safety standards and regulations.\n\nThe employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles.\n\nAdherence to state and local health and safety mandates is required.\n\nWhat We Offer\nA commitment that Safety is #1\n\nCompetitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!\n\nCareer growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.\n\nResponsible Manufacturing - Protecting Our Planet for the Future\nWe utilize renewable energy and a closed loop recycled water process.\n\nWe are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.\n\nWe are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.\n\nWho we are:\nWith a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group hasclose to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build “The Way to Better Floors,” the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human-Conscious Design® approach.\nwww.tarkett-group.com\nTarkett is an equal opportunity employer. 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