Electrical / Automation Engineer (Tire Building - Before Cure)

Electrical / Automation Engineer (Tire Building - Before Cure)

Michelin is hiring!

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US0 Central Engineering Headquarters: Come join our growing team of mechanical, electrical, automation, and IT engineers at our Central Engineering headquarters, located at our Donaldson Campus in Greenville, South Carolina.  Our team of Engineers is responsible for the successful implementation of major capital projects throughout North and South America.  These state-of-the-art projects relate to new and upgraded material handling, material preparation, tire-building, and curing processes at our Manufacturing Facilities throughout the U.S., Mexico, Brazil, and Canada. 

THE OPPORTUNITY

Michelin has an immediate opening for an Electrical/Automation Engineer to lead, design, and implement electrical and automation solutions to improve our performance in safety, quality, productivity, delivery, costs, and innovation.  Michelin’s purpose is to support everyone’s right to move freely to find their better way forward.  Innovation and performance open mobility opportunities to people who were limited geographically or economically before.  Entry level training is provided by Michelin and will include formal classes and on-the-job mentoring under an experienced area expert. If respect for people, teamwork and trust are some values you live by you should consider joining us, the Worldwide leader in Tires!

Michelin is a global tire manufacturing company in the midst of an exciting digital transformation, with a vision of factory of the future using advanced robotic technology and data-driven engineering solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Automation Engineer to join our America’s central engineering team in Greenville, SC . As an Automation Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing and implementing automation solutions that drive efficiency and productivity across our manufacturing operations. You will be responsible for leading projects from conception to completion, collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions that leverage advanced technologies such as smart material handling, robotics, AGV, ASRS, vision systems, machine learning and artificial intelligence.

This specific position specializes in the processes of tire building, before cure and associated material handling. These systems utilize both Michelin-designed and commercial equipment that are integrated to provide fully automated processes. Many applications require vision systems, robotics and AGVs for smart material handling. These systems are connected to factory IT networks for data management, communication and monitoring. Both Michelin-designed and commercial tire building equipment are used in our factories.     

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Conduct pre-studies, prototypes, and pilots to capture business requirements and determine the best solutions in terms of costs/benefits, deadlines, risks, and functional capabilities.
• Design, build, and lead implementation projects to improve plant performance by replacing outdated systems, improving existing equipment, or adding new innovations to make progress.
• Implement and monitor actions necessary to mitigate risks (calculations, simulations, tests, etc.)
• Implement best practices for automation design and development, including worldwide sharing of best practices.
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors and contractors.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in automation.
• Provide detailed electrical design and automation programming for assigned projects.
• Provide estimates and technical schedules for all phases of process equipment addition, replacement or upgrade.
• Provide backup support and training to plant maintenance teams on new automation systems that they implement.
• Travel as needed up to 30%, worldwide, Canada, USA, Mexico, and some European.

Additional for Senior Level

• Start to finish technical Project Management including risk, schedule, budget, and resources.
• Lead/Participate in system approvals, qualification, and validation of industrial robustness.
• Manage change requests, approvals, and change testing.
• Assist local technicians in troubleshooting and root cause analysis as needed.
• Interface with internal company support groups to accomplish objectives and provide contract engineering management and direction when needed.

WHAT WILL YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, automation, or related field or equivalent technical experience.
• Ability to set and achieve goals with minimum supervision.
• Success in working with other people or a team to meet a commo