Controls Engineer, Automation

The Electrical Engineer, Automation is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing automated equipment and production systems to support manufacturing operations. Working both independently and collaboratively within a cross-functional manufacturing team, this role develops new automation solutions, troubleshoots and enhances existing automated processes, and ensures system reliability and efficiency. The position also creates and maintains technical documentation, provides training and support for process technicians and production personnel, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, quality, and operational performance. **At a Glance** Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a **Electrical Engineer, Automation** to join the **Wiremold Team** in **West** **Hartford, C**T. The Electrical Engineer, Automation is responsible for design of automated equipment and production cells. They will work individually and as part of a manufacturing team, specify and design new automation systems, troubleshoots and improve existing automation, develop documentation packages and training for process technicians and floor personnel. ### Responsibilities **What Will You Do?** - Specify equipment needed to create new automated work cells including robotics, material handling systems, packaging equipment, etc. - Define scope-of-work and coordinate internal and external resources to achieve project timelines. - Write PLC programs for new systems created in house and provide assistance in troubleshooting existing automated equipment. - Write new robotic programs and revise existing programs for maximum efficiency. - Improve existing automation cells for increased uptime and output. - Support implementation of production monitoring and performance software (ex. OEE) into existing legacy equipment. - Occasional use of Solidworks to design automation system components; coordinate fabrication of components with in-house and external vendors to meet deliverable dates. - Participate in cross-functional Kaizen improvement teams. - Performs other similar and related duties as required. ### Qualifications **Education:** BS in Electrical Engineering or equivalent. **Experience:** 3-5 years of related work experience in machine/automation design – focus on controls-side / PLC preferred. **Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:** - Must have sound technical knowledge of automated equipment. - Must have good mechanical skills. - Must have experience programming robotics and PLCs – Allen Bradley RSLogix and ControlLogix preferred - Requires strong organizational and time management skills, close attention to detail and be able to effectively handle multiple priorities. - Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills and ability to efficiently summarize information in an effective manner. - Must be able to work independently as well as within a variety of teams. Must be highly collaborative to ensure timely completion of projects. - Strong computer skills, proficient with word processing, spreadsheets, and e-mail. Ability to use internet and web-based resources efficiently and effectively. Proficiency with engineering design software such as AutoCAD or Solidworks. ### About the Company **About Legrand** Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and data center markets makes us a benchmark for customers worldwide. We harness technological and societal trends with lasting impacts on buildings with the purpose of improving life by transforming the spaces where people live, work, and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative, and sustainable. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext (Legrand SA EPA: LR). For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en **About Legrand North and Central America** Legrand, North & Central America…