Lead Electrical Automation Engineer (Experienced Professional)

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This opportunity is in Norwood NC nestled by Lake Tillery in the North Carolina Piedmont region between the Carolina coast and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Norwood is conveniently located within an hour of major cities like Charlotte Concord and more! We are proud of our history of building aircraft tires from start to finish - serving the U.S. Military general aviation and commercial airline customers in the U.S. and globally.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This role encompasses all aspects of project management technical specification design analysis installation management equipment start-up and manufacturing. Automation/Electrical engineers support the manufacturing processes and equipment in one or several manufacturing facilities by designing specifying purchasing and constructing Automated/Electrical systems (hardware and software) and components. This engineer is expected to spend a fair amount of time in hands-on technical activities as well. Interaction with all levels of employees will be expected. This is sometimes accomplished through the management of contract engineering resources.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position includes roles as the Lead Electrical Engineer and project manager for our Aviation Tire manufacturing facility supporting efforts to design build install maintain and modify our manufacturing equipment.

- Create initial designs assist to define functional specifications for new machines and systems develop estimates and budget assure procurement of parts and systems monitors electrical equipment fabrication conduct vendor/contractor management deliver complete and current technical documentation and oversee installation and startup of projects that range from simple modifications of existing machinery to large-scale expansion projects.
- Have hands-on involvement with equipment and processes by being available to the operators and maintenance personnel and gaining detailed knowledge of the process.
- Provide technical expertise in the maintenance modification and installation of equipment and machinery in the tire manufacturing process including technical assistance for problem solving analysis.
- Participate in all facets of project management including: Economic justification design vendors/procurement installation start-up qualification machine acceptance training for operations & maintenance project reviews and technical documentation.

- Provide liaison between facility engineering central quality methods and purchasing teams and equipment suppliers to assure good mutual system requirement understanding.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Bachelors degree in electrical engineering along with demonstrated successful project management experience. Associates degree with extensive experience may be considered.

Proven electrical design skills and the ability to deal with electrical electronic and mechanical tire manufacturing equipment.

Minimum of 5 years industrial electrical design experience preferably in manufacturing/industrial equipment.

Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to set and achieve goals with minimum supervision. The applicant must be able to develop positive relationships with customers.

Well organized and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Demonstrated solid teamwork communication and planning skills required. Previous project management experience or team leadership experience is preferred.

Strong communication skills with the ability to influence and resolve issues. Both written and verbal communication skills are essential. Ability to communicate with French counterparts on technical issues is preferred.

Maintain a high degree of confidentiality in dealing with outside contractors and equipment suppliers.

Experience with AutoCAD electrical latest version and PLC programming (i.e. Allen-Bradley) is required. Robot (Yaskawa) vision system (Keyence or Cognex) and Measurement (laser profilometer) experience is a plus.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel Word Project and PowerPoint).

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Michelin is building a world-leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences. Pioneering engineered materials for more than 130 years Michelin is uniquely positioned to make decisive contributions to human progress and a more sustainable world. Drawing on its deep know-how in polymer composite materials Michelin is constantly innovating to manufacture high-quality tires and components for critical applications in demanding fields as varied as mobility construction aeronautics low-carbon energies and healthcare.

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Why Michelin

• Career Growth: Personalized development plans mentorship and cross-functional opportunities. Unique career paths and opportunities for advancement.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in a diverse supportive environment where your competencies contributions and behaviors are recognized. Option to join one of our Business Resource Groups and Inclusion Councils.
• Innovation-Driven: Work on projects that matterfrom sustainable materials to digital transformation.
• Community Impact: Be part of a company that does whats right. We use sustainable business practices while balancing the needs of our customers and communities.

Michelin provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) parental status national origin age disability genetic information (including family medical history) political affiliation military service or other non-merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations Michelin also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a disability please contact us at .

This position is not available for immigration sponsorship.

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