Electrical Project Engineer - Knauf Insulation

Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.

We know how important your health, wellbeing, and financial strength is to you. To support you, we provide affordable benefits for you and your family members.

 "Supporting all aspects of the individual — self, health, wealth and community”

Our benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
• Virtual Medical Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Company paid life insurance
• Vacation time to enjoy getting away
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!

Growth opportunities available! 

Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!

Summary of Position: 

As an Electrical Project Engineer, you will provide design and project management expertise for electrical/control systems projects related to process improvement and machine performance optimization across all North American plants. Pursue technology to improve safety, quality and profitability. Perform PLC, HMI, Drive and Servo design and programming. Manage Contractor relationships and all large capital projects. Collaborate with other groups throughout the company, traveling approximately 30% of the time. Travel may increase during plant rebuilds. Contribute to standardization efforts of controls, network, and power equipment in the KINA facilities using assets management.

• Manage all large capital projects
• Perform Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), HMI, Drive, programming
• Oversee new plant projects and upgrade/redesign existing equipment from design/specification through completion
• Develop scopes of work, request quotes, write purchase orders, coordinate internal and external project team members, monitor and adhere to the budget and timeline, etc.
• Manage outside Contractors performing new and upgrade electrical work
• Pursue technologies to improve safety, product quality, plant profitability and operating efficiency by reducing scrap, lowering maintenance costs, etc.
• Coordinate and implement OEM equipment
• Assist Corporate HSE in developing electrical safety practices across Knauf Insulation North America
• Support plant rebuilds as needed
• Provide additional training and development support for plant Craftsmen, Operators and Engineers

Education: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in EE or EET

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Minimum 5 Years of experience
• Knowledge of Rockwell PLC and HMI’s
• Knowledge of Ethernet networking
• Knowledge of Electrical power/control design and codes
• Knowledge of Computer Programming/Configuration and Office applications
• Knowledge of Computer and Electrical Equipment programming
• Computer skills in MS Windows environment; proficient in Word, PowerPoint and Excel

It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.