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Join MAPEI Corporation, a global leader in the manufacturing of construction chemicals and building materials, including adhesives, sealants, and specialty products used in flooring, tile, and concrete restoration.  In this role you will be responsible for developing, programming, and maintaining automation and electrical control systems, including PLCs, SCADA, and DCS, to support plant operations and new projects. Lead commissioning, troubleshooting, and integration efforts while ensuring compliance with industry standards. Collaborate with engineering, operations, and contractors to drive automation improvements and project success.

Key Responsibilities

• In coordination with the Automation/Commissioning Manager, develop the plans for assigned projects.
• Lead the programming, development, set up and commission of automation systems (PLCs, HMIs, SCADA or DCS)  including training and maintenance
• Supports the local organization on troubleshooting or software modification both remotely and in person.
• Design wiring diagrams, electrical connections/connection points, circuit boards, layouts of control systems, electrical schematics, and single line diagrams.
• Work with contractors and suppliers to install and maintain automation and equipment 
• Assist with new electrical projects, integration, and installations for new construction and continuous improvement projects.
• Provide process hazard analysis as it relates to electrical safety.
• Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations and develop recommendations accordingly.
• Travel to project sites (up to 50% of the time) to ensure projects tasks are on-time and engineering goals and timeframe.
• Adhere to all policies, procedures and instructions as defined in our Quality Management System (QMS), Employee Handbook, Health and Safety manual, or any other instruction issued by the company. 
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

What's in it for you 

• In this role, you will earn a competitive base salary ranging from $85,000 to $105,000 per year, depending on your experience and qualifications. 
• This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is a variable percentage of your base salary, based on individual performance and company results.
• FREE MEDICAL INSURANCE for our employees or the option of a highly competitive medical plan with minimal monthly employee contributions. 
• 17 Days of paid, sick and vacation time annually (days are prorated in year one).
• 401K retirement with up to 6% matching program.
• Excellent dental, vision programs, flex spending accounts, employer paid life insurance and free tele-med physician services.
• Various other company employee-centric perks initiatives; tuition reimbursement programs, discounted home/auto insurance programs, supplemental life insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from a four-year College or University in Engineering 
• Minimum of three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Working knowledge of PLC programming software including but not limited to Allen Bradley, Omron and Siemens. 
• HMIs, SCADA or DCS programming experience is a plus. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint within a Windows environment.
• Valid U.S. driver's license
• Ability to travel required.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran (M/F/D/V)

MAPEI is a world leader in the manufacturing of solutions of excellence for the building industry. Founded in Milan in 1937, MAPEI has more than 11,000 employees worldwide, with 100 subsidiaries in 57 countries and 86 manufacturing plants in 35 nations.  Working for MAPEI

Our products are sold in residential and commercial channels, including national retail organizations. Some of our products include mortars, grouts, adhesives, concrete restorations products and various types of concrete and cement admixtures. We are extremely focused on green and sustainability initiatives, currently channeling 70% of our research work done into the development of sustainable products.

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