Tarkett

Tarkett

Controls Engineer

United States, Middlefield (OH)

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 days ago
SAPProcurementSolidWorksAutoCADPLCMechanical DesignElectrical EngineeringControlsLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsRenewable EnergySCADA

About the role

  • Tarkett is seeking an experienced and strategic Controls Engineer to join our successful and growing team in Middlefield, Ohio.
  • Join a highly engaged group of passionate business professionals with long tenure in an organization that has a flat organizational structure and little hierarchy.
  • Our organization strongly values teamwork.

Responsibilities

  • Designs and implements plant wide SCADA and MES system improvements, working closely with the process engineering and quality teams to determine best practices for data collection and process control.
  • Develops and supports Allen Bradley PLC based control systems, including development and recommending technology upgrades of control systems.
  • Design electrical systems for new equipment, including schematics, panel design, component selection, and wiring.
  • Configures and trains technical personnel on the installation, programming, and troubleshooting of Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and control systems.
  • Develops and maintains PLC Ladder Logic and code for Allen Bradley PLCs.
  • Develop business cases and write Capital Appropriation Requests including project cost and justification with payback & ROI calculations to support operational needs.
  • Partner with operations and maintenance teams to implement AM / PM measures to ensure equipment is well maintained for safe and reliable operation to meet product specifications.
  • May also be given opportunities to support facilities power and electrical projects.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • The employee must perform his/her job functions while observing Tarkett safety standards and regulations.

Requirements

  • Must be responsible for observing all safety rules and regulations.
  • Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Plastics Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related technical degree

Nice to have

  • Experience with rubber processes and equipment
  • Experience with iFix, Omron, Motion Controls, Pro-Face, Ignition, FactoryTalk Optix, IO-Link
  • Experience with SAP
  • Knowledge of Hydraulic and Pneumatic System Components

Skills

  • Minimum of 3 years of plant or related field experience with process or industrial machinery controls
  • Allen-Bradley PLC programming and troubleshooting experience (PLC-5, RxLinx, RsLogix 500, Studio 5000, Connected Components Workbench)
  • Strong knowledge of industrial machinery and control systems and safety circuits.
  • Ability to comply with existing safety standards.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Proven problem-solving skills.
  • Strong team player
  • Drive for results and accountability
  • Excellent listening and communication skills
  • Ability to work with little direct supervision.
  • Experience in coordinating efforts with contractors and suppliers is required.
  • Proven success with capital and large project leadership and execution

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits, pay, and retirement plan options!
  • Career growth, stability, and flexible work arrangements.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Company info

  • With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025. The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites. Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries. To build "The Way to Better Floors," the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human ‐ Conscious Design® approach.
  • www.tarkett-group.com
  • Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.
  • With a history of more than 140 years, Tarkett is a worldwide leader in innovative and sustainable flooring and sport surface solutions, generating turnover of €3.3 billion in 2025.
  • The Group has close to 12,000 employees, 25 R&D centers, 8 recycling centers and 33 production sites.
  • Tarkett creates and manufactures solutions for hospitals, schools, housing, hotels, offices, stores and sports fields, serving customers in over 100 countries.
  • To build "The Way to Better Floors," the Group is committed to circular economy and sustainability, in line with its Tarkett Human ‐ Conscious Design® approach.
  • Tarkett is an equal opportunity employer.
  • We value diversity in backgrounds and in experiences and promote an inclusive workplace where all employees can perform at their best.
  • All our employees have a voice and can truly impact the company.
  • We are committed to reducing greenhouse emissions and water consumption.
  • We are the only flooring company recognized by the Asthma and Allergy foundation.
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