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Sargent & Lundy

Lead Substation Engineer 1 - Grid

Columbus, OH · Hybrid

$99K - $130K/yr

... microwave, power line carrier, etc.). * AutoCAD or MicroStation experience. * Construction and start-up experience. * Testing or commissioning experience. In this role, we expect people to be willing ...

Sargent & Lundy

Lead Substation Engineer 1 - Grid

Columbus, OH · Hybrid

$99K - $130K/yr

... microwave, power line carrier, etc.). * AutoCAD or MicroStation experience. * Construction and start-up experience. * Testing or commissioning experience. AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy In this ...

Sargent & Lundy

Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Grid

Columbus, OH · Hybrid

$99K - $130K/yr

... microwave, power line carrier, etc.). * AutoCAD or MicroStation experience. * Construction and start-up experience. * Testing or commissioning experience. AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy In this ...

Sargent & Lundy

Lead Substation Engineer 2 - Grid

Columbus, OH · Hybrid

$99K - $130K/yr

... microwave, power line carrier, etc.). * AutoCAD or MicroStation experience. * Construction and start-up experience. * Testing or commissioning experience. In this role, we expect people to be willing ...

Transcat, Inc.

Repair Technician I

Marysville, OH

... microwave, temperature, and other electronic presentations * Use and comprehend technical data, technical manuals, and manufacturers' handbooks, as well as engineering instructions and drawings.

Transcat, Inc.

Repair Technician I

Marysville, OH · On-site

... microwave, temperature, and other electronic presentations * Use and comprehend technical data, technical manuals, and manufacturers' handbooks, as well as engineering instructions and drawings.

Transcat, Inc.

Repair Technician I

Marysville, OH

... microwave, temperature, and other electronic presentations * Use and comprehend technical data, technical manuals, and manufacturers' handbooks, as well as engineering instructions and drawings.

Transcat, Inc.

Repair Technician I

Marysville, OH

$25.21 - $37.83/hr

... microwave, temperature, and other electronic presentations * Use and comprehend technical data, technical manuals, and manufacturers' handbooks, as well as engineering instructions and drawings.

Transcat, Inc.

Repair Technician I

Marysville, OH

... microwave, temperature, and other electronic presentations * Use and comprehend technical data, technical manuals, and manufacturers' handbooks, as well as engineering instructions and drawings.

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Manufacturing Engineer

American Wood Fibers, Inc

Circleville, OH • On-site

$68K - $87K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 26 days ago

American Wood Fibers rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a leading manufacturer of consumer and industrial wood-based products serving pet, agricultural, home-heating, and industrial markets. With 350+ employees across 11 locations and over $100M in annual revenue. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support our continuous-process operations. This is a fully onsite position and requires regular in-person attendance. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available. Candidates MUST currently reside within a commutable distance of Circleville, OH; Laurinburg, NC; or Marion, VA.



OVERALL OBJECTIVE

Design, maintain, and optimize automated control systems to improve equipment reliability, throughput, product consistency, energy efficiency, and dust-hazard mitigation.


RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO :



Automation & Controls

  • Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems for shavings lines, pellet mills, wood flour systems, conveyors, dryers, and packaging equipment.
  • Develop closed-loop control strategies for moisture, feed rates, airflow, temperatures, and pellet mill load.
  • Support PLC platforms including Rockwell, Siemens, and Schneider Electric.
  • Develop operator-friendly HMI screens with clear alarms and diagnostics.

Troubleshooting & Optimization

  • Troubleshoot automation, electrical, and instrumentation issues in dusty, continuous manufacturing environments.
  • Support commissioning, startup, and optimization of new or modified production lines.
  • Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
  • Support production data collection and reporting for continuous improvement.

Safety & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, NFPA 70/79, and NFPA 652/654 combustible dust standards.
  • Implement and maintain safety-rated control systems, including E-stops and interlocks.
  • Support dust collection, fire detection, and explosion protection improvements.

Projects & Documentation

  • Participate in capital projects including equipment upgrades, dryer retrofits, and new line installations.
  • Maintain accurate electrical schematics, PLC programs, and automation documentation.
  • Train operators and maintenance personnel on automated systems.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Controls, or Automation Engineering (or equivalent experience).
  • 3+ years of automation or controls engineering experience, preferably in wood products, pellet manufacturing, or bulk solids processing.
  • Hands-on experience with PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and industrial control systems.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills in continuous-process environments.

Preferred

  • Experience with pellet mills, hammermills, grinders, dryers, and pneumatic conveying.
  • Knowledge of moisture measurement technologies (NIR, microwave, RF).
  • Familiarity with dust collection, fire detection, and explosion protection systems.
  • Capital project and commissioning experience.

 

BENEFITS

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

WORK SETTING

  • Industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, noise, and heavy equipment.
  • Occasional off-shift or weekend support during startups or outages.
  • 50% travel possible

For consideration…

Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment. We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k).  For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com. AWF is an EEO employer.

 

Corporate Office

9740 Patuxent Woods Drive, Suite 500

Columbia, MD 21046

800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700

Fax 410-290-6660

 

Other Locations

Jessup, MD / Schofield, WI / Pella, IA / Lebanon, KY /  Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC

 

Visit us at www.awf.com

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