Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

Job DescriptionResponsible for the design, development, maintenance, and continuous improvement of electrical controls for plants manufacturing equipment, &/or gauges/testing for new and existing products and processesTroubleshooting process parameters and implementing corrective actionsLead regulatory compliance for electrical wiringSupport process engineers with design of electrical controls for all dept in the plantSupport creation of automated data collection system for critical plant operationsIdentify improvement opportunities and lead implementationSupport project implementation for new products or processes in facilityProvide electrical training for engineering and maintenance teamLead all development, maintenance, and continuous improvements of plant high voltage power supply systemGenerate accurate process instructions, method sheets, equipment set-up and operating instructions.Control all equipment electrical drawings and programsDevelop and implement training for maintenance and engineering on electrical and controls standardsInitiate appropriation requests for major projectsCompile, prepare and present data for project updates and technical presentations to staff and/or managementSupport new product manufacturing start upsCoordinate with IT department to setup and maintain PLC network communicationsConfigure/Manage equipment for automatic daily machine production reporting emailsConfigure/Manage data collection system and upgrade the system hardware and software as neededMaintain plant electrical distribution single line drawings and update as new equipment is added  Perform Arc Flash analysis and label all equipment on 3 year intervals as requiredCoordinate required testing on plant switchgear every 5 yearsDesign and build control systems for in house developed equipmentUpgrade older control systems as neededSupport machine robotic systems integrations with PLCs. Work with process engineers to troubleshoot problemsDesign, maintain and improve machine safety systems.

QualificationsMinimum of 5 year experience in PLC & PC based controls for industrial manufacturing equipment and processes (Preferred Allen Bradley, LabView, Visual Basic)Working Knowledge of high voltage power system grid and capable of providing maintenance requirements, expansion requirements, and upgrade of these systems including: High voltage Transformers, Sub-Stations, and high voltage bus-waysWorking Knowledge of all electrical wiring standards for industrial equipment and power system, including safety wiring standardsProficient at development, design and implementation of automatic data collection and storage systems from PLC and PC based equipment and processesKnowledge of vision systemKnowledge of Robotic programmingProficient at creating Electrical drawingsWorking knowledge of design of experiments, Quality (definition, customer requirements), preventive maintenanceExcellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to deal with all levels of staff, customers, suppliers, and operationsProficient with software programs such as Microsoft Office, CAD (AudoCad, Pro-E) visual basic, Access Data basesAbility to train technical and non technical work force on electrical and control standardsDemonstrated success handling multiple priorities in changing environmentsDemonstrated ability to trouble shoot and successfully resolve problemsExperience with lean manufacturing and change management preferredLeadership experience preferred

Additional Information

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information. Resumes submitted to this email address will not be responded to.