Automation Controls Engineer

Automation Controls Engineer ID 2024-1414 Category Engineering Position Type Salaried Remote No Shift Time 8am-5pm Location Flanders, New Jersey Overview

At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfilment for all.

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Job Summary

Benjamin Moore & Co. is seeking a candidate to fill an integral position in our Engineering Department. We are open to speaking with candidates who have the educational degree to be able to learn and grow into this role or can come in and hit the ground running.

As an Automation & Controls Engineer, you will utilize your technical and communication skills to design, install and troubleshoot operations systems and equipment, develop and install new production processes, and participate in overall improvement activities leading to better efficiencies, lower costs, better quality, improved safety, and improved response to customer needs based on input obtained from cross-functional sources.

To perform these activities, the Automation & Controls Engineer will need to collaborate with other Engineering disciplines, production, maintenance, and contract personnel to create and oversee the design and build of controls systems; create process equipment controls specifications for new and modified systems; validate, install, and commission new systems.

Responsibilities

• Utilize analytical skills and knowledge to troubleshoot, identify and eliminate control system issues.
• Design, develop and maintain new or existing control systems as part of continuous improvement or capital projects.
• Design, develop and maintain process system databases (SQL) that support the manufacturing control and monitoring systems.
• Support project startup assistance and training for control systems
• Support or manage small to medium size Automation & Controls capital projects
• Collaborates with Information Technology (IT) resources for the integration and resolution of server, PC, database, HMI, and Ethernet networks, and other hardware or software related issues.
• Develop and maintain documentation for new and existing control systems, to include, but not limited to, electrical schematics, SOP's, training manuals, Functional Requirements Documents, Functional Specification Documents, and P&ID's.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering Technology, or equivalent degree in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering
• 5 years' experience as Automation & Controls Engineer is a plus; Proficient in MS Office products
• Working experience in a manufacturing or Process Safety Management (PSM) environment is preferred
• Experience with Continuous Improvement (CI) tools & techniques is a plus
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards
• Ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Results oriented and innovative
• Strong analytical, problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and with deadlines
• Ability to visualize a process or system from concept to development
• Effective at handling multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong planning, organizational and decision-making skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with customers and vendors

Compensation Philosophy

At Benjamin Moore, our brand represents excellence, and we strive to provide a comprehensive total rewards package to match. In addition to competitive base salary, every exempt and non-exempt role in our organization is eligible for a performance-based annual raise and bonus in recognition of their efforts that contribute to the success of our organization. We conduct regular pay audits, using both external market data and internal comparisons to ensure that our employees are compensated fairly and equitably. During our annual compensation review, we implement merit, equity, and promotion increases after a full calibration across all roles. We believe that benefits should connect you to the support you need when it matters most. In addition to our monetary compensation package, Benjamin Moore provides a full range of benefits that are personalized to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally, both through the big milestones and in your everyday life.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Benjamin Moore, we believe diversity of culture, talent, and varying perspectives is key to a collaborative, innovative, and successful business. We are committed to driving change within our organization through purposeful Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) efforts, while also focusing on our customers and communities in which we serve. Our DE&I efforts allow each of us to authentically live our corporate values of Openness, Integrity, Community, Excellence and Safety. Our Social Impact programming of strategic local and national partnerships, in-kind donations, volunteerism, and more expands our ability to make a difference in the lives of all of our stakeholders. We hope you will join us and become an advocate for diversity and inclusion here at Benjamin Moore.

At Benjamin Moore & Co, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive because it benefits our employees, our products, and our community. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Benjamin Moore is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program

Benjamin Moore provides Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program to support eligible active employees who graduated from an accredited post-secondary educational institution. The Repayment Program is intended to contribute to reducing employee's student loans. The Company follows all rules and regulations concerning the taxability of student loan repayments provided under applicable law.

EOE

Benjamin Moore & Co. is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to a culture of inclusion and diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Our commitment to these principles means all employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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