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Electrical Projects Engineer
full-time•McGregor
About this role
Overview
Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.
We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.
Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage.
We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community.
Our benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
- Virtual Medical Services
- Fertility and adoption benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid Family Leave
- Company provided Salary Continuance (Short-term Disability)
- Company paid life insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Plus, more!
Growth opportunities are available!
Apply online or contact us to hear why our employees appreciate being part of the Knauf family!
About the Role:
As our Electrical Project Engineer, you will lead end-to-end controls and automation projects—from concept through commissioning—to optimize machine performance, reduce process variation, and standardize plant-wide data. You will design and program PLCs, HMIs, drives, and servos (Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley), set network and server architecture, manage contractors, and collaborate across departments to deliver measurable results.
Responsibilities
- Own projects end-to-end: scope, design, program, test, commission, and hand off to operations.
- Design and program PLCs, HMIs, drives, and servos (Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley required).
- Architect and configure industrial networks and servers that power reliable controls/SCADA.
- Coordinate with Maintenance, Process, and Production colleagues to ensure consistent data collection, analysis, and action.
- Build standardized reporting to evaluate process control systems and minimize variation.
- Create and enforce SCADA tag naming standards for clean, reusable data.
- Write clear technical/contract documents: PWS, SOW, RFPs, purchase requests, contract modifications, technical evaluations, and QA surveillance plans.
- Provide guidance to controls engineers to maintain standardization across lines and equipment.
- Train technicians, operators, and engineers on new or improved processes and HMIs.
- Stay current through workshops, publications, and professional networks; serve as a technical resource site‑wide.
- Manage contractor/vendor relationships to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget project execution.
- Drive the highest levels of employee retention and engagement to ensure a sustainable workforce.
- Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and accountability within the organization.
- Instill an environment of inclusion, where all employees feel that they can contribute and impact the company in a positive manner.
Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
Experience:
- Minimum of five (5) years’ Electrical Engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing and corporate environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Hands-on expertise with PLC/HMI design and maintenance; Rockwell (Allen‑Bradley) is a must.
- Strong background in network configuration/architecture and computer/server setup.
- Proficiency with SQL and OSI PI historians for analytics and reporting.
- Proficiency with Visual Studio (VB, C#, MVC) and web development (Angular).
- Clear communicator with strong documentation and presentation skills.
- Strong collaboration skills.
- Strength in problem solving, troubleshooting, critical thinking, time management, and project management.
- Comfortable working independently, prioritizing multiple projects, and making timely, sound decisions.
- Nice to have: knowledge of production/processing techniques and insulation manufacturing experience.
- Improve safety, quality, uptime, and yield through robust controls and data standards.
- Reduce variability with standardized reporting and SCADA tag governance.
- Accelerate project delivery by setting clear technical standards and documentation.
- Uplift the team through training and consistent engineering practices.
It is the policy of Knauf Insulation to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic prohibited by applicable law.
What you'll do
- The Electrical Project Engineer will lead end-to-end controls and automation projects, optimizing machine performance and standardizing plant-wide data. Responsibilities include designing and programming PLCs, managing contractors, and collaborating across departments.
About Knauf Insulation
Knauf Insulation is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of insulation products and solutions. Each day we push ourselves and remain entirely dedicated to supporting our customers in meeting the rising demand for energy efficiency and sustainability in homes, non-residential buildings and industrial applications.
A diverse range of insulation solutions
As an insulation leader, we offer a complete product portfolio for even the most diverse building challenges. Our high-quality mineral wool insulation materials include glass mineral wool with ECOSE® Technology, rock mineral wool, blowing (or loose) wool and wood wool.
Energy efficiency is at the heart of our business
We are deeply committed to energy efficiency and recognise the pivotal role that buildings play in Europe’s battle against climate change. With buildings accounting for 40% of energy consumption and 38% of Co2 emissions, addressing this issue is critical. To achieve net zero by 2050, we must act now if we want to build a chance to halve these carbon emissions by 2030. This is why we actively advocate to keep energy efficient at the heart of public debate in every country where we operate.Continued focus on product and development
We are actively addressing the growing global demand for effective solutions to enhance the energy efficiency of existing buildings and minimise the heating energy requirements of new builds. With an emphasis on driving forward the advancement of energy efficient insulation materials and insulation systems, we are tackling these challenges head on.
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What does a Electrical Projects Engineer do at Knauf Insulation?
As a Electrical Projects Engineer at Knauf Insulation, you will: the Electrical Project Engineer will lead end-to-end controls and automation projects, optimizing machine performance and standardizing plant-wide data. Responsibilities include designing and programming PLCs, managing contractors, and collaborating across departments..
Is the Electrical Projects Engineer position at Knauf Insulation remote?
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