Manufacturing Process Automation Engineer- Bilingual in English and Spanish- Onsite - PGT Innovations

This position provides ownership or custodian support for site process automation and data collection systems for PGT Miami manufacturing operations. Partnering with operations, engineering, IT, and maintenance functions will be critical to effectively supporting these site systems. This position provides technical mentoring and coaching for the process automation staff. This position requires direct technical support of process automation systems and projects. 

• • Manage and oversee 24/7 support of site process automation and data collection systems for manufacturing and utilities systems 

• • Own the commissioning and qualification process for process automation systems; develop and ensure compliance with established local quality standards 

• • Develop, maintain, and implement the process automation functional agenda for the site 

• • Ensure function is aligned and driven to meet engineering goals, and partner with Quality, Engineering, and Operations leadership to deliver operational results 

• • Function as system owner for exclusive process automation systems not assigned to other engineering or operations functions 

• • Assign resources to provide system custodianship for site process automation and data collection systems 

• • Own and manage site procedures and technical standards for the automation function 

• • Direct and oversee continuous improvement and recapitalization of owned and custodianed systems for the site 

• • Direct and oversee root cause investigations of owned and custodianed system nonconformances 

• • Provide management support for automation contractor personnel. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Hourly technicians

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: 

• • Bachelor of Science in Engineering: preferably Electrical, Chemical, Mechanical, Computer Science or related field, or extensive experience in similar roles 

• • Minimum 3 years manufacturing experience: automation, process, plant, project delivery, or related areas 

• • Knowledge of manufacturing safety requirements for automated systems 

LANGUAGE / COMMUNICATION SKILLS: 

• • Fluent in English and Spanish

• • Must have strong demonstrated verbal and written communication skills to effectively relay information at all levels of the organization. 

• • Must be able to understand technical issues/concepts and relay necessary details to non-technical personnel within the organization. 

• • Effectively understand and communicate maintenance organizational impacts to the business. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: 

• • Must be able to calculate exact of calculations.
  • College level math.  

REASONING ABILITY: 

• • Strong prioritization skills to balance daily, ongoing and future needs. 

• • Must be able to make effective decisions upon assessing complex personnel and equipment situations. 

• • Demonstrate good organizational management and planning skills. 

• • Must be able to make decisions based upon cost-benefit analysis. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: 

• • Software proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite 

• • Proficiency in programming process automation systems including common PLC and SCADA platforms.  

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 

Ability to travel occasionally domestically. 

Ability to travel to CGI & WinDoor/ PGT and other locations as needed. 

Definitions: 

Occasional: activity exists less than 1/3 of the time. 

Frequent:  activity exists 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.

At PGT Innovations, we may build and support high-quality, innovative windows and doors, but every day holds opportunities for us to do so much more – from building stronger teams through leading, supporting, mentoring, and collaborating, to fostering better relationships with our customers.

WHY WE’RE DIFFERENT

Every day we look for opportunities to grow and achieve greatness – together.

This isn’t an “everyone for themselves” environment. Here, we look out for each other. We help each other. We prop each other up during challenging times. 

Because inventing, building, and delivering the future of windows and doors is not a one-person job. It takes all of us.

• Our collaborative group.
• Our understanding family.
• Our strong team.

Working together to inspire greater opportunity for our customers, our community, and our team members. 

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive compensation
• Career advancement opportunities
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 401k matching
• Profit sharing
• Paid time off
• Volunteer time off

PGT Innovations is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or

physical disability, marital/family/caregiver status, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local low. PGT Innovations also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

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