Senior Automation Engineer

OC Business Title: Sr. Engineer II R&D

Job Title: Senior Automation Engineer  

Job Code(s):    5A       

Revision Date: July 2024         

The Senior Automation Engineer is accountable for the creation, development, and deployment support of the next generation technology strategy for manufacturing process automation. This position is accountable to drive affordable and sustainable solutions to enable the transformation of Owens Corning manufacturing.

This individual will be expected to apply their technical expertise to create enterprise standards and collaborate closely with IT departments to develop reliable and scalable manufacturing IT/OT system architecture.

This position is responsible for utilizing product, process, application, and technical expertise to represent Owens Corning (OC) externally at trade and industry associations and regulatory forums to influence the progress of industry codes and standards, customer excitement and interest, and market trends that will affect the business segments’ future.

Join an organization that believes that every employee owns a piece of our bold growth goals and ultimate success. We are a market-leading innovator that has placed on the Fortune 500®. Owens Corning is devoted to delivering sustainable solutions across our three business segments while striving to ensure our people and products make the world a better place. We take pride in having an inclusive and diverse workplace with employees around the globe.  A holistic sense of community exists across our entire organization as our talent grows globally. We are a company that fully recognizes the importance of paving a path to a sustainable and safe enterprise through investing in our people. Our desire to make an impactful difference in the world flows from top down to all levels of the organization. By being a company that instills pride within each and every employee, we aspire to build market-leading businesses; global in scope - human in scale.

Reports to:  Enterprise Automation Leader

Span of Control:  Individual Contributor

Percentage Travel: 20-30%

Location: Granville, OH Preferred

Knowing Our Products and Processes (40%)

• Understands the positioning of our products in the marketplace.
• Understands industry automation trends and how process changes influence new technology demands.
• Understands industry automation, technology, and digital trends
• Partners with customers and stakeholders to scope new solutions and to translate needs into innovation opportunities.
• Seeks solutions that can be deployed horizontally through the various Owens Corning business portfolios.

Developing and Executing the Technology Strategy (30%)

• Engages in project planning teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Continuously drives to deliver the strategic objectives and supporting goals.
• Establishes factory and laboratory examples of robotics and automation solutions that can be scaled and deployed to Owens Corning operations.
• Understands Automation performance metrics (OEE, cycle time optimization) leveraging digital capabilities for reporting
• Introduces new, or improve existing, automation solutions in factory production lines to advance existing processes via mechanical/electronic/computer technology.
• Participating in addressing enterprise-wide platform and technology requirements for applications.
• Provides technology support for the direction of the automation portfolio and leverage assets to support growth in established industries / markets.
• Builds rapport and develops partnerships to work effectively with all levels across the organization including Science& Technology, IT, and Operations.
• Builds connections across the enterprise to collaborate on the creation of automation, controls, and IT/OT standards.
• Applies mechatronic solutions to the transfer of material, components or finished goods.
• Applies project management skills and leadership to deliver successful project outcomes.

Process Innovation & New Product Industrialization (10%)

• Leverages Open Innovation and Lean Startup methodologies as a competitive weapon and establishes OC in the market as a preferred partner for technology commercialization.
• Develops processes for new products with a focus on robotics, automation, and mechatronics to advance our capabilities at a rapid MVP (minimum viable product) rate.

Growing Our People (10%)

• Collaborates on Lean Startup and TPM methodologies as our culture for doing rapid innovation and early management as a core competency of the organization.
• Engages in growth and development (i.e. seminars, further education, etc) for your area of expertise.
• Drives competitive advantage and lean cost structure in your space. Utilizes “team of teams” concepts with internal and external stakeholders to build robust programs with rapid innovation cycles.
• Helps other teams succeed through easy-to-use tooling, monitoring, and automation that you create.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in science or engineering.
• 5-10 years of experience in the development and deployment of automation technology.
• Deep understanding of sensors, robotics, IT/OT systems and various controls for automated systems.
• Proficiency with process integration and mechatronic systems.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:

• Advanced degree in science or engineering.
• A strong background in process development and/or product innovation.
• Technical experiences in manufacturing or deploying automation with a detailed knowledge of current automation technologies including robotics and advanced manufacturing methods and technologies.
• Experienced in the development of specific automation manufacturing systems incorporating flexible and modular automation.
• Understands industry trends, direction and standards that guide new technology offerings, and uses technology and market intelligence to provide strategic recommendations on initiatives to achieve business objectives.
• Proficiency in Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC programming
• Ability to perform system design, programming, simulation and testing.
• PackML, ISA standards, and other automation industry standard/affiliations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Managing high-impact, long duration engineering initiatives and projects; ensuring achievement of engineering plan and product quality.
• Embraces curiosity and pursues feedback to guide growth, believing that everyone (including self) can learn and change. Values both learning and achievement. Openly shares mistakes, recognizing failure as a valuable part of learning.
• Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools, and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

About Owens Corning

Masonite is now proudly part of Owens Corning. Owens Corning is a global building and construction materials leader committed to building a sustainable future through material innovation. Our four integrated businesses – Roofing, Insulation, Doors, and Composites – provide durable, sustainable, energy-efficient solutions that leverage our unique material science, manufacturing, and market knowledge to help our customers win and grow. We are global in scope, human in scale with more than 25,000 employees in 31 countries dedicated to generating value for our customers and shareholders, and making a difference in the communities where we work and live. Founded in 1938 and based in Toledo, Ohio, USA, Owens Corning posted 2023 sales of $9.7 billion. For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com.

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer.