Automation Engineer I - ManufacturingSaint-Gobain

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Are you an early-career engineer looking to build hands-on experience in industrial automation while making a real impact in a manufacturing environment?

As an Automation Engineer I, you will work alongside experienced engineering professionals to support automation, controls, and process improvement initiatives that drive plant performance.

This role offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise in PLCs, instrumentation, process controls, and industrial networks while contributing to projects that improve safety, reliability, efficiency, and operational excellence. If you enjoy solving problems, learning new technologies, and working in a collaborative manufacturing environment, this is an excellent opportunity to launch and grow your engineering career.

Key Areas of Focus & Core Responsibilities

Automation & Technical Support

• Support troubleshooting of automation, instrumentation, electrical, and process control systems.
• Assist in identifying and reducing equipment downtime and process variation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and Focus Improvement Teams.
• Support root cause analysis efforts and corrective action implementation.
• Assist with autonomous maintenance activities and operator support.
• Maintain and update technical documentation including P&IDs, wiring diagrams, flow charts, and data sheets.

Controls & Engineering Projects

• Support automation and process control projects from planning through implementation.
• Assist with the design, modification, testing, and commissioning of control systems.
• Perform basic PLC and HMI programming under guidance of senior engineers.
• Support plant automation systems including PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial networks.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, contractors, and vendors to execute projects safely and effectively.
• Collect and analyze operational data to support improvement opportunities and project justifications.

Continuous Improvement & Operational Excellence

• Support World Class Manufacturing (WCM) initiatives and TPM activities.
• Analyze process performance data to identify opportunities for increased efficiency and reliability.
• Assist with the development and maintenance of SOPs and work instructions.
• Maintain automation-related information within the CMMS system.
• Support standardization, documentation, and process optimization efforts across the plant.

Professional Development

• Build technical expertise in industrial automation, controls, and manufacturing processes.
• Develop troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills through hands-on experience.
• Learn and apply engineering standards, electrical codes, and safe work practices.
• Progressively expand responsibility and technical independence as knowledge and experience grow.
  

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 0-3 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, automation, instrumentation, or PLC controls.
• Knowledge of PLCs, HMIs/SCADA systems, VFDs, instrumentation, and industrial networks.
• Ability to read electrical schematics, blueprints, and system diagrams.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• Experience with Rockwell, Siemens, Honeywell, PILZ, or similar automation platforms is a plus.
• AutoCAD Electrical experience preferred.

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