Electrical Projects Engineer
Knauf North America
Electrical & controls engineer driving automation projects across North American plants
17 days ago ago
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Greater Indianapolis
Onsite
Company Size
22,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction services
Engineering
Technical Services
Design
Sector Specialisms
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Metal building applications
Role
What you would be doing
electrical troubleshoot
automation implementation
project management
digital integration
electrical design
standards development
- Fosters a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
- Troubleshoot and resolve electrical and controls issues in manufacturing processes.
- Provide technical support and training to plant teams, including operators and engineers.
- Drives the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
- Implement digital and automation solutions, such as AGVs, robotics, and ERP platform integrations.
- Manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring adherence to budget, timeline, and quality standards.
- Collaborate with plant teams to identify and prioritize operational goals.
- Integrate digital tools and technologies into manufacturing processes.
- Develop and implement standards and best practices for electrical and controls systems.
- Design and program electrical systems, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, and servo systems.
- Identify opportunities to improve safety, product quality, and operational efficiency.
- Partner with Corporate Plant Engineering and plant-based engineers to deliver turnkey project implementations.
- Coordinate internal and external project team members, including contractors.
- Establish and maintain standards for electrical and controls systems across facilities.
- Develop and review power distribution systems and network configurations for plant process networks.
- Support Knauf’s digital manufacturing initiatives by implementing systems for data-driven decision-making.
What you bring
rockwell plcs
vfds
hmis
electrical design
bachelor’s
5 years
- Knowledge of Rockwell PLCs, VFDs, HMIs, and Ethernet networking.
- Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or 10 years of related experience.
- Experience with Rockwell PLCs and HMIs is required.
- Minimum of 5 years in electrical engineering within an industrial manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in electrical power/control design and programming.
- Familiarity with automation technologies, including robotics, AGVs, and ERP system integration.
- Proven project management experience, including both small and large-scale initiatives.
- Travel is required.
- Preferred: Experience with Ignition platforms (SCADA and Historian).
- Offsite Free Clinic
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% and fully vested day one)
- Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
- Company paid life insurance
- Virtual Medical Services
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid parental leave
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Company
Overview
- Began as a global leader in the production of gypsum-based building materials.
- Offers a wide range of products, including drywall, insulation, and finishing materials.
- Known for innovative solutions designed to improve construction efficiency and sustainability.
- Focuses on both residential and commercial projects, creating durable and energy-efficient spaces.
- Has a strong presence in the construction industry, meeting the demands of modern infrastructure development.
- Projects span across various sectors, including residential buildings, commercial properties, and industrial applications.
- Built a reputation for reliability, quality, and ability to handle complex construction needs.
- Act with social responsibility; Play an active role in Knauf; Build an inclusive Knauf community; Treat each other with fairness and respect
- Take on individual responsibilities and make decisions; Encourage new ideas; Establish and retain mutual trust and loyalty; Act as one team
- Enjoy striving to be the best; Grow and develop our people; Go the "extra mile"; Encourage people to take ownership and responsibility
- Think and act "outside the box"; Drive change and innovation; Be pragmatic and take calculated risks; Take initiatives and be results‑oriented
15% Embodied Carbon Reduction
Product Carbon Footprint
Aims to decrease the embodied carbon of products compared to a 2019 baseline by 2025.
Net-Zero by 2045
Carbon Neutrality Target
Committed to achieving carbon neutrality across all scopes by 2045.
3.28M EPA Grant
Sustainability Research Funding
Received a $3.28 million grant from the EPA starting in 2024 to develop Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for the entire product portfolio using Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and transparency initiatives.
- Eliminate products containing hazardous substances by 2032
- Plants have reduced energy use by ~20% over the last decade
- Zero waste to incineration and landfill by 2032
- Use approximately 10 railcars (≈500 million lbs/year) of recycled glass cullet per day in North America
- Annual water consumption reduced by 2% per year
- 50% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 CO₂ emissions and 30% reduction in Scope 3 by 2032
- Reduce overall organizational environmental footprint by at least 25% by 2025
71/100
EcoVadis Rating 2024
The company achieved a score of 71/100 in its EcoVadis sustainability rating in 2024 and is aiming for gold status by 2025.
Improved to C
CDP Climate Score
The company improved its CDP Climate Change score from D‑/D to C in 2023, reflecting enhanced performance in addressing climate issues.
- Social policy includes targeted initiatives to strengthen diversity and inclusion as part of broader CSR efforts
- Diversity & inclusion training rolled out for leaders, managers, newcomers and recently promoted colleagues
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