What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls Engineer position at Fortune Brands?
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 fulltime 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 onsite 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 setup 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 :
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :
Additional Information :
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is $63000 $110000. 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 rolebased 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 marketleading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits (including halfday 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 ThermaTru 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 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.
Remote Work : Employment Type :
Fulltime
Key Skills
ASP.NET,Health Education,Fashion Designing,Fiber,Investigation
Department / Functional Area : Manufacturing
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Salary : $63,000 - $110,000
