Automation Electrical Engineer 39645

We at Leggett & Platt Inc. are searching for an Automation Electrical Engineer in Fort Worth TX to help support our Flooring business. Did you know Leggett & Platt Inc. is the largest manufacturer of carpet cushion and hard surface underlayment in the United States Our Flooring businesses manufacture and distribute foam rubber and fiberbased flooring underlayment for residential and commercial use. Our flooring underlayment products provide support cushioning and noise reduction under virtually any finished flooring material in your home or business. If you join our team your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.

This person must be wellorganized analytical and highly motivated. To be successful in this role this person must have excellent project management skills and strong Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)/Programming experience. This position will also support other branches across the United States with their engineering projects.

So what will you be doing as an Automation Electrical Engineer
Analyze and understand the automation needs of the industry or client
Design develop and test PLC programs to meet those needs
Modify existing programs to enhance efficiency or to adapt to new requirements
Create and maintain detailed documentation of the PLC programs including diagrams and flowcharts
Perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting to ensure the proper functioning of the PLC systems
Collaborate with other team members to integrate the PLC systems with other automation systems
Train and advise on the use and maintenance of the PLC systems
Manage project timelines and deliverables ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget

To be successful in this role youll need:
B.S. degree in Engineering or equivalent
At least 7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
35 years of PLC knowledge and background including PLC and graphic display programming (Allen Bradley Siemens Automation Direct etc.
Knowledge of power distribution motor control centers switchgear
Mechanical aptitude with AutoCAD experience
Excellent communication and organizational skills
3040 overnight travel

Things we consider a plus:
Experience in chemical or polymers industry
CAD/CAM experience

What to Do Next

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Put People First reflects our commitment to safety and care of each other learning and development and creating an inclusive environment of mutual respect empathy and belonging.
Do the Right Thing focuses us on acting with honesty and integrity delivering the results the right way taking pride in our work and speaking the truth good or bad.
Do Great WorkTogether occurs when we engage without hierarchy collaborate as a team embrace challenges and work for the good of all of us.
Take Ownership and Raise the Bar demonstrates our responsibility to add value and make a difference challenge the status quo and biases to make things better foster innovative and creative solutions to drive impact and explore new perspectives and embrace change.

Our Commitment to You
Were actively taking steps to make sure our culture is inclusive and that our processes and practices promote equity for all. Leggett & Platt is comprised of people of all abilities gender identities and expressions ages ethnicities sexual orientations veteran status and more. Join us!

We welcome and encourage applications if you meet the minimum qualifications. Even if you do not meet the preferred qualifications wed love the opportunity to consider you.

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