Controls Engineer

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

As the Controls Engineer you will plan design and execute electrical engineering and controls work associated with all aspects of manufacturing and assembly equipment including custom integration and purchased machinery by performing the following duties: 

• Provide controls and electrical engineering design and programming for custom assembly applications including hardware specification integration electrical BOM and schematics
• Facilitate advanced troubleshooting and repair of equipment in conjunction with maintenance and engineering personnel
• Ensure machine safety by reading interpreting and applying relevant codes updating  design specifications and modifying existing equipment as needed
• Control all programs and electrical equipment drawings and ensure current revisions are available for the maintenance staff
• Support new product development by collaborating with engineering and project teams for assembly and testing solutions including traditional products and electronic platforms
• Provide guidance and technical solutions for Engineering and Manufacturing initiatives projects and improvement activities
• Support design and implementation of automated manufacturing technology including robotics vision systems and advanced motion control
• Maintain shop floor data system applications including collaboration with other engineering groups operations and IT
• Identify and develop new hardware software and controls technology applications
• Work with integrators and machine builders in multiple aspects including design reviews and development of automation equipment as well as outsourced panel construction
• Execute improvement opportunities and strategic projects for the facility
• Develop business case and Capital Expenditure Requests for the purchase of new or replacement controls hardware including end-of-life and obsolescence
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with team members at all levels of the organization
• Compile prepare and present data for project updates and presentations
• Other duties as assigned

• BSEE from accredited four-year college or university.
• Preferred at least two (2) years of experience in controls design panel construction and PLC programming in a high volume assembly environment with cellular semi-automated and fully automated processes.
• Knowledge of specifying integrating and programming multiple aspects of automated and semi-automated equipment including but not limited to robotics motion control vision digital/analog sensors and variable frequency drives.
• Functional knowledge of machine safety and wiring standards including relevant code requirements
• Functional knowledge of network architecture and infrastructure.
• Detailed problem solving and troubleshooting skills.

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $70000 USD - $110000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and location. In addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.

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.

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What We Do

Fortune Brands Innovations is an industry-leading home security and digital products company. Our driving purpose is to Elevate Every Life by Transforming Spaces into Havens. We’re advancing exciting innovations across our portfolio which includes: Moen House of Rohl Aqualisa SpringWell Therma-Tru Larson Fiberon Master Lock SentrySafe and Yale residential. We’re delivering trust dependability sustainability and style. To make it all happen we’ve transformed our workplace into an environment where smart ambitious people have the support to reach their fullest potential.

Why Work With Us

At Fortune Brands Innovations 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.

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