Senior Controls Engineer

The Senior Controls Engineer will collaborate with the Polyiso Insulation team to support CCM’s innovation goals. This role is responsible for identifying, validating, and integrating new mechanical and electrical systems associated with product and process technology development. Key responsibilities include working with mechanical and electrical systems, equipment design and specification, procurement, commissioning, and troubleshooting. The engineer will also provide expertise in new product scale-up, plant trials, process troubleshooting, and plant support.

 

The engineer will work closely with CCM’s Central Engineering team, adopting their documentation processes and best practices for project management. A dedicated focus will be required to accelerate innovation prototypes and validate new product developments (NPDs). Sustainability initiatives will also be prioritized, with an emphasis on achieving annual CO2 emissions reduction targets and validating and scaling waste circularity projects.

 

Process technology research will be a vital component of this role, driving innovation to enhance existing processes and contribute to CCM’s intellectual property and trade secrets. The engineer’s expertise in equipment and processes will support capital equipment requests, expedite new product launches, and improve operational KPIs.

 

Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, as this role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, mentoring other engineers, and presenting findings and recommendations to stakeholders and senior leadership. Additionally, the engineer will engage with external suppliers and scientists to establish strategic partnerships across organizations.

 

Normal hours worked will be 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday – Friday (40 hours/week). However, certain situations may require extended hours or alternative shifts to support Operations and R&D projects. This role involves approximately 25% travel. During periods of support for multiple projects across manufacturing sites or corporate meetings, travel may extend to up to two weeks per month.

 

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement PLC logic (Rockwell/Siemens) for process control 
• Integrate sensors, actuators, and instrumentation into control systems
• Collaborate with process engineers to identify automation opportunities 
• Tune PID controllers for foam processing, mixing and conveying 
• Develop and document HMIs for operator visibility and interaction 
• Support equipment retrofits and integration of new technologies 

 

Education and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechatronics. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of industrial/manufacturing experience in a mechanical and/or electrical engineering capacity.
• Controls engineering experience 
• Strong PLC/HMI programming (Rockwell, Siemens, Codesys) preferred 
• Experience in commissioning automation systems in manufacturing 

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