Controls Engineer

At Seaman Corporation, every associate is instrumental to our success. Become a part of our growing team!

Who We Are

At Seaman Corporation, we are dedicated to creating and supplying quality, high-performance fabrics that protect our planet, our people, and our customers. From humble beginnings in 1949 to a multi-million-dollar organization, this family-owned business has grown to be a leading manufacturer in highly durable coated fabrics, supplying products to customers around the globe.

Every Seaman Corporation associate plays a valuable role in our company’s continuous growth. We believe by investing in the right people and resources, we can drive sustainable growth across the entire business.

Seaman Corporation products are composed of proprietary knitted or woven base fabrics and coating formulas to produce high performance roofing systems, geomembrane liners, truck tarps, architectural structures, and much more. We work exclusively with authorized fabricators, designers, consultants, engineers, and installers for quality solutions start to finish.

What We Offer

• Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Flexible work opportunities including flex schedules and remote work from home up to two days per week (if applicable to role)
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
• Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner
  
  

Seaman Corporation is seeking a Controls Engineer to join our Operations team! This position will report to the Process Engineering Manager.

Position Summary

The Controls Engineer plans, directs, and coordinates activities of a designated department or project to support business plan and strategic initiatives. The role has primarily responsibility for evaluating equipment and manufacturing processes to determine strategies and modifications which provide improved quality, productivity, and efficiency. This position will support both Tennessee and Ohio operations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Equipment Analysis - Analyze equipment and process conditions to ensure optimum utilization of machines and equipment in the production of quality industrial fabrics.
• Provide technical leadership and expertise for process and quality teams in troubleshooting process, equipment and/or product quality, to achieve objectives.
• Works cross-functionally between production, engineering, and maintenance to reduce defects, improve product flow and quality through both facilities.
• Provide support to Quality Control, Product Development, and Customer Service on quality issues, source inspections and NSF audits as needed.
• Project Management – Develop and coordinate project plans, review vendor proposals, manage project team activities, communicate changes, provide progress updates, and complete projects on time and within budget.
• Actively support Lean Sigma using lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies for the development of new or improved techniques, systems, processes or methodologies to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Implement leading manufacturing technologies to improve throughput, troubleshooting and finished product quality.
• Monitor assigned operations to assure compliance with approved methods and standards.
• Write specifications and monitor and assist with shop floor drawings and other related technical activities.
• Work with Maintenance department on equipment repairs, modifications, installations, and startup.
• Expand PLC systems and software to control and monitor production equipment; work with vendor on software setup as needed.
• Design and implement alarming and control interlocks to reduce scrap/waste.
• Design, program and oversee the startup of upgraded and/or new control systems.
• Support safety programs and initiatives to ensure safe work environment and promote safe practices in alignment with company policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS) in Electrical Engineering with a minimum of 1-5 years related experience with PLCs, VFDs and AutoCAD. Machine upgrades and integration of Siemens and/or Allen-Bradley programming
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Panel design is a plus.
  
  

COMPETENCIES [Standard for all roles]

To perform the job successfully, an individual should be aligned with our company values and demonstrate the following competencies:

Do What’s Right

• Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone’s responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something.
• Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus and we can create solutions that solve their needs.
• Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values and we hold respect for all individuals.
  
  

Work Together

• Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground.
• Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process.
  
  

Create Solutions

• Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles.
• Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process.
• Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity.
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: No

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 15%

Seaman Corporation is an EEO Employer.

M/F/Disabled/Vet. EEO statement: “Seaman Corporation provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants based on experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry or any other status protected by law.

Furthermore, Seaman Corporation is committed to providing an equal opportunity workplace that is free of discrimination and harassment based on national origin, race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.”

As an equal opportunity employer, Seaman Corporation does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation, as a candidate for employment, please inform Human Resources.