What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automation Controls Engineer position at Behr Paint Company?
To thrive as an Automation Controls Engineers, you'll need a strong blend of technical expertise, hands-on experience, and multi-functional collaboration. You will be expected to program and provide maintenance of PLCs, controls, and robotic systems that power our Operations team. If you’re looking for a role that offers the opportunity to make a real impact in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment, then this is the role for you!
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with maintenance mechanics, operations, and engineering teams to own the building, installation, and optimization of automated systems. You'll lead process improvements and bring innovative automation solutions to life - solving complex challenges to keep operations running efficiently. Success in this position requires strong communication, project management, and hands-on technical skills, as you’ll work both independently and cross-functionally to deliver impactful results.
What we’re looking for:
Hiring Range: $82,000.00 - $128,810.00
Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging
We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!
BEHR (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.
BEHR is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.
E-Verify Participation Poster: English & Spanish
E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English & Spanish
In this role, you’ll collaborate closely with maintenance mechanics, operations, and engineering teams to own the building, installation, and optimization of automated systems. You'll lead process improvements and bring innovative automation solutions to life - solving complex challenges to keep operations running efficiently. Success in this position requires strong communication, project management, and hands-on technical skills, as you’ll work both independently and cross-functionally to deliver impactful results.
What we’re looking for:
- Take ownership of automation systems. Install, program, and fine-tune PLCs, HMIs, and control systems to keep production running at peak performance.
- Be the go-to troubleshooter and quickly resolve technical issues - provide hands-on support for automated operations equipment.
- Lead process innovation - support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives with strong project management skills.
- Assist in sourcing and integrating new automation equipment for material handling, processing, and packaging.
- Keep systems secure and organized. Maintain documentation and ensure critical data backups are always up to date.
- Develop and test new programs for control processors and HMIs, and refine existing ones to meet evolving needs.
- Current work with innovative technology is preferred. (i.e: Rockwell Allen Bradley PLCs, Studio 5000, RSLogix 500, FactoryTalk, Cognex, Keyence, and Fanuc Robots).
- A completed high school education or GED is required, while a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is a plus.
- Occasional out-of-state travel (up to 10%) to support exciting multi-site projects.
- Some weekends or holidays may be needed to keep critical operations and projects on track.
- Kickstart your journey with us and receive a $2,000 sign-on bonus!
- Accrue 15 paid days of vacation time off the first year plus sick days.
- Competitive salary performance-based incentives.
- 401(k) retirement plan with 4% match. Annual retirement profit sharing payments.
- Competitive health plans for individuals and families.
- Check out behr.com/careers to view a comprehensive list of our benefits and perks.
Hiring Range: $82,000.00 - $128,810.00
Actual compensation may vary based on various factors including experience, education, geographic location, and/or skills.
Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion and Belonging
We believe a workplace that encourages and values different voices, perspectives, and backgrounds builds better teams, better solutions, and more innovation. The goal is for every single team member to have a voice and experience a sense of belonging here, regardless of where they sit in the organization and what their background is. We look forward to your sharing your outstanding and unique talents and perspectives with us!
BEHR (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company.
BEHR is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees in the United States. Please click on the following links for more information.
E-Verify Participation Poster: English & Spanish
E-Verify Right to Work Poster: English & Spanish
Salary : $82,000 - $128,810
