Location: Onsite at Casa Grande, AZ

Opportunity

We are growing! Kohler has opened a new 1 million-square-foot manufacturing facility on 200 acres in the industrial corridor of Casa Grande, AZ. We are looking for passionate talent to join our team. This role will be based at our Casa Grande facility and will work fully onsite. Some travel may be required for training purposes.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with annual merit increases and bonus potential
• Wide array of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, wellness incentives, and maternity/parental leave
• 401k savings plan
• Company-funded pension plan with vesting after 5 years of service
• Career advancement opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee discounts
• Company-paid relocation package
• Will consider sponsorship and take over sponsorship of employment Visas
• Nearly 300 days of sunshine every year and absolutely no snow!

What We’re Looking For

As a Controls Engineer, you will assist in managing the installation and startup of equipment, systems, and software, from an electrical/controls perspective that is specific to Casa Grande plant processes.You will also help maintain and improve those processes and systems to keep the manufacturing facility as current and efficient as possible, especially regarding electrical and controls systems and software.You’ll be our ideal candidate if you enjoy developing and applying engineering theories, methods, and research techniques in the investigation and solution of complex technical problems with new technologies.

Specific Responsibilities

• Assist in the management of the controls and electrical portion of installation, commissioning, and validation of assigned equipment and processes during the startup of the Casa Grande facility
• Analyze, evaluate, plan methods of approach, and organize a means to achieve solutions of complex technical problems
• Provide technical support, as required, to ensure plant electrical and controls equipment are operating, optimized, and meet all applicable safety standards, including troubleshooting of down equipment as required
• Maintain knowledge and understanding of equipment electrical controls and upgrade as needed
• Help create and implement plans to mitigate any upgrades to equipment electrical controls
• Assist in the Implementation of error proofing solutions that are integrated into the production line or manufacturing process control and/ or electrical systems, such as the integration of cameras, laser sensors, in-process/post process gage systems, data collection, etc.
• Research and evaluate new and existing processes, operations, and support systems for adaptation and/or improvements needed to manufacture Kohler and Sterling products to meet objectives and improve the customer experience
• Maintain proficiency in mechanical/electrical design, as needed, to evaluate and manage improvement projects
• Provide support in the initiation, development, and implementation of continuous improvement projects in areas of responsibility in support of plant initiatives, objectives, and improvements
• Conduct feasibility studies to assure that implementation of recommended improvements would meet objectives with respect to safety, quality, market demands, competitive costs, and general financial criteria
• Work with maintenance team to maintain and update spare parts strategy, recommended preventative maintenance and frequency, etc., for controls equipment