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This role will lead the design, development, integration, and optimization of advanced automation systems across continuous and batch processes typical to the flooring industry. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in PLC/SCADA systems, industrial robotics, material handling, process control, and large-scale capital project execution, with a strong understanding of safety, quality, and operational excellence in high-throughput manufacturing environments.\nKey Responsibilities:\nCapital Project Management:\nLead and manage large-scale automation capital projects from concept through commissioning, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, and vendor coordination.\n\nServe as the technical lead for automation-related investments supporting flooring production processes such as extrusion, coating, calendaring, curing, cutting, finishing, packaging, and palletizing.\n\nPartner with Engineering, Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and EHS teams to ensure projects meet operational, safety, and financial objectives.\n\nAutomation System Design & Development:\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and develop automation solutions for new and existing manufacturing processes.\n\nArchitect, program, and validate PLC- and HMI-based control systems, SCADA platforms, and industrial networks for new installations and retrofits.\n\nDesign automation solutions that support high-speed continuous processes, recipe management, changeovers, and product traceability common to flooring manufacturing.\n\nStandardize control architectures, hardware, and software to improve reliability, maintainability, and scalability across plants\n\nTechnical Expertise & Process Optimization:\nApply mechanical engineering principles and automation expertise to optimize manufacturing equipment, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and scalability.\n\nApply advanced automation and controls expertise to improve OEE, throughput, yield, energy efficiency, and scrap reduction.\n\nIntegrate automation with mechanical systems including drives, servo motion, vision, robotics, and automated material handling systems.\n\nAnalyze process data to identify improvement opportunities and implement closed-loop control strategies.\n\nSystem Integration & Commissioning:\nInterface with existing machinery and systems to seamlessly integrate new automation solutions into the production environment.\n\nIntegrate new automation solutions with existing manufacturing equipment, MES systems, quality systems, and plant utilities.\n\nLead factory acceptance tests (FAT), site acceptance tests (SAT), commissioning, and startup activities to ensure safe and reliable system performance.\n\nProvide on-site technical leadership during critical production ramp-ups.\n\nSafety, Risk, and Compliance:\nConduct formal risk assessments, machine safety evaluations, and safety validations in compliance with applicable codes and standards.\n\nEnsure automation systems are designed and implemented with a strong focus on operator safety and regulatory compliance.\n\nSupport continuous improvement of EHS performance through automation.\n\nCost Control & Vendor Management:\nWork closely with the finance team to manage project budgets, ensuring projects are completed within established financial parameters.\n\nDevelop and manage project budgets, evaluate automation suppliers and OEMs, and negotiate technical scope to control costs.\n\nManage external integrators and vendors to ensure technical quality and project milestones are met.\n\nQuality Assurance: Implement and monitor quality control measures to uphold product quality standards during and after the implementation of automation solutions.\n\nDocumentation & Standards:\nCreate and maintain comprehensive engineering documentation including control philosophies, electrical schematics, software standards, and user manuals.\n\nDrive best practices in documentation, software version control, and change management.\n\nTraining, Mentoring & Support:\nTrain operations and maintenance teams on new automation systems, troubleshooting techniques, and best practices.\n\nAct as a technical mentor to junior automation engineers and technicians, fostering a culture of engineering excellence.\n\nProvide expert-level troubleshooting support and lead root cause analyses for chronic or complex automation issues.\n\nTroubleshooting: Respond to automation-related incidents and perform root cause analysis to resolve system malfunctions promptly. Implement preventive maintenance strategies to ensure the reliability and longevity of automation equipment.\n\nRequired Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field).\n\n7+ years of direct automation experience executing capital projects in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the flooring, building materials, or continuous processing industries.\n\nAdvanced proficiency with PLCs, HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial networks, motion control, and robotics.\n\nProven experience leading projects from concept through commissioning in live production environments.\n\nAdditional Skills & Experience:\nExperience with high-speed flooring processes (e.g., extrusion, coating, curing ovens, cutting, finishing lines).\n\nFamiliarity with MES integration, production data systems, and quality tracking.\n\nStrong understanding of industrial safety standards and risk assessment methodologies.\n\nDemonstrated leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills\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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