Controls Engineer

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too.

When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength.

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Job Description

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automated control systems for facility, machinery, and processes within the manufacturing setting, utilizing programming and engineering principles to optimize efficiency, quality, and safety by analyzing system behavior, troubleshooting malfunctions, and making necessary adjustments to ensure smooth operation of facility and process equipment. Perform functions related to controls engineering tasks, supporting manufacturing and maintenance teams, and engineering departments necessary to achieve desired results and/or continuous improvement activities. This role has a wide variety of duties, requiring ability to gain full understanding of production processes and exercise judgment to modify controls to effect desired changes. To plan, prioritize, and execute work under general direction and supervision of Engineering Management.

This position is onsite full-time at New London, NC.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Developing control system architecture, selecting components, and designing control loops to meet required or exceed Process definitions, EHS standards (E Stops, Light Curtains, guard interlocks, etc), and other key project requirements.
• Writing code for PLCs, HMIs (Human Machine Interfaces), and other control devices to automate processes.
• Using software to simulate and model control systems to predict performance and identify potential issues before implementation.
• Installing control systems on-site, wiring hardware, and configuring software parameters.
• Thoroughly testing systems to ensure functionality and troubleshoot any issues that arise during operation.
• Analyzing system performance data and implementing improvements to increase efficiency and quality.
• Providing technical support for existing control systems, including operation, set-up, instructing preventative maintenance of electrical systems, and troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Collaborating with other engineering disciplines to optimize new systems, and system upgrades to processes and facility while ensuring project timelines and budget are maintained.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering or related field. (electrical or mechanical)
• 10 years Instrumentation, Electrical, and Controls Systems experience in a continuous process for industrial and/or manufacturing environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing processes with experienced problem-solving and analytical skills to diagnose system issues.
• Extensive experience with PLC platforms from various manufacturers including Allen Bradley (Rockwell ControlLogix), Siemens, Schneider, Mitsubishi, and Codesys for process and discrete controls.
• Strong understanding of control theory, IA, and principles with proficiency in programming languages (including ladder logic, structured text, and function block diagrams).
• The ability to manage control system servers, logic controllers, Inductive Automation through Ignition platform for SCADA software.
• Deep knowledge of facility electrical power distribution infrastructure (including, 4160V, 575V, 480V, 240V, 120V, 24V, PDP, MCC, VFD, Control Panels, Busway, etc.) and process equipment electrical, and electronic systems (including sensors, actuators, and instrumentation).
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (e.g., Ethernet I/P, DeviceNet, ControlNet, Modbus TCP / RTU, Profilbus/Profinet, etc.)
• High mechanical aptitude, detailed oriented, with deep understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Experienced controls problem-solving, effective analytical skills to diagnose system issues.
• Excellent computer skills including knowledge of Visual Basic, HTML/XML, moderate to advanced AutoCAD for electrical DWG creations and P&IDs.
• Ability to read and create electrical prints/schematics, with deep understand of NEMA, NEC, UL / CSA electrical specifications.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $63,000 - $110,000. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility/adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected]  and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.