Automation Engineer

Do you want to be part of creating beauty that lasts for generations? Are you seeking a company that values Transparency, Ownership, Unity, Grit & Hustle? Do you crave being part of a TOUGH winning team in a growth-oriented environment?

AHF Products is a leader in innovative flooring products and solutions with a family of strong brands serving the residential and commercial markets. With decades of experience in award-winning wood flooring design, innovation, product development, manufacturing, and service, we improve the quality of people’s lives through great products and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service. We are headquartered in Mountville, Pennsylvania with a global manufacturing footprint employing over 2250 people worldwide.

We believe that business is personal. With a deep-rooted belief in the power of teamwork and trust, we consider our staff, customers, and suppliers as true partners. We pledge to deliver reliable, consistent, and best-in-class products, services, and support. We look for people who aren’t afraid to act on ideas, commit the courage to drive successful outcomes and have fun along the way. If these ideals appeal to you, you are going to want to join our team!

AHF Products has a great career opportunity for an Automation Engineer to be located at the Lancaster Floor Plant in Lancaster, PA. Reporting to the Principal Engineer, the Automation Engineer will provide plant-wide support to our manufacturing operations and collaborate with Maintenance and Production to continuously improve the equipment and system operations along with improving product quality, compliance, safety, equipment reliability and reduced maintenance and unit cost.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties:

• Support all aspects of electrical control systems, equipment, and machinery with additional requirements to support design of these systems as well
• Work with and support efforts for the development, implementation, and maintenance of the site PLC control systems and variable speed drives
• Investigate problems and requirements of projects and deeper level manufacturing issues; develops and evaluates reasonable alternatives; collects and evaluates all necessary data; develops plan for solution and works with maintenance, engineering, and operations teams to resolve issues
• Provides support to Engineering on new projects throughout the facility
• Prepares capital appropriation requests for electrical systems, which include
• Capital estimates and equipment descriptions
• Analysis of project purpose, benefits, and alternatives considered
• Maintain and assist in the installation/modification of electrical/electronic control systems by working with process operations, engineering, and vendor personnel
• Document programs and electrical systems of equipment and machines using appropriate programs in accordance with safety requirements and quality system procedures
• Assist in the pre-commissioning and startup of new equipment/instrumentation
• Support maintenance and operations as required to troubleshoot on active production equipment as required

JOB DUTIES:

• Responds promptly to customer needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to a variety of situations.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field
• 2-5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• Allen Bradley experience
• PLC & Automation Controls
• AutoCAD Experience
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screening
• Positive and Verifiable Work History
• Must follow safety guidelines and wear applicable safety equipment, e.g., safety glasses, side shields, approved safety shoes, and other PPE as needed

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Push, pull, carry and lift 20 - 50lbs
• Walking, stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movements
• Talk, hear, read, write and comprehend English
• Must be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment

MENTAL DEMANDS

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Think analytically
• Make decisions
• Develop options and implement solutions
• Work with a team
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)
• Attention to detail
• Communicate effectively
• Multitask in a fast pace environment
• Work with a Sense of Urgency

AHF PRODUCTS:

AHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

AHF Products is a leading hard surface flooring manufacturer in the USA with a family of trusted brands serving the residential and commercial hardwood, tile, and vinyl flooring markets. With decades of experience in award-winning flooring design, product development, manufacturing, and service, we create quality flooring to last for generations through inspiring designs, innovation, and a deep commitment to outstanding customer service. Our residential flooring brands include Bruce®, Armstrong Flooring™, Hartco®, Robbins®, LM Flooring ®, Capella®, HomerWood®, Hearthwood®, Raintree®, Autograph®, Emily Morrow Home®, tmbr®, Crossville®, and Crossville Studios®. Our commercial brands include Bruce Contract™, Hartco Contract™, AHF Contract®, Armstrong Flooring, Parterre®, Crossville® and Crossville Studios®. Headquartered in Mountville, Pennsylvania, with manufacturing operations across the United States and in Cambodia, AHF Products employs over 3,000 dedicated team members.