Job Description

Hood Plywood, a division of Hood Industries, Inc. is seeking an Electronic Controls Supervisor for our Beaumont facility. This is a greenfield site that will employ up to 250 employees. This position would play a key role in the successful development and implementation of an automated production process.  Key Responsibilities: •    Lead, develop and assist with managing the people responsibilities for the automation specialist and automation tech.
•    Participate/compliance with company safety program and preventative maintenance programs.
•    Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair instrument, electronic, and electrical equipment on the site to manufacturers specifications.
•    Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting programmable logic control systems and equipment operating systems. This will include design and development of programs.
•    Evaluate and develop in-house plant instrumentation resources.
•    Provide technical expertise in automation/ robotics.
•    Provide technical expertise in troubleshooting electrical equipment as such motors, switchgear, and motor control centers during start-up and day-to-day operations beyond the capabilities of plant personnel.
•    Design and develop graphical user screens utilized within human machine interfaces (HMI’s).
•    Troubleshoot and configure control communication networks, such as ControlNet, Device Net and Ethernet I/P.
•    Modify control system logic and industrial machinery to optimize equipment performance and control.
•    Perform oversight of OEM control and electrical modifications.
•    Assist in training level progression for the automation team.
•    Read and understand pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, and electronic documentation and drawings, and interpret equipment data.
•    Test, inspect, and adjust control instrumentation and determine causes of instrument malfunction.   Requirements/Qualifications: •    Extensive hands-on experience in electrical and instrument/control crafts. 
•    Competent in operating pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
•    Proficient in Control Logix and RS Logix programming, including hardware and firmware integration.
•    Experienced in device configuration on networks using software interfaces.
•    Knowledge of networking Cisco and Rockwell hardware components, including Stratix serial switches and PowerFlex drives.
•    Skilled in reading and interpreting complex electrical schematics and documentation.  Preferred Requirements/Qualifications: •    4-year engineering degree in electrical, control systems and/or similar field or equivalent experience. 
•    2-4 years of professional electronic/ controls experience and 5-7 years of related experience. 
•    5-10 years’ experience in the use of advanced controls techniques through a combination of hands-on experience and specialized training on electrical and/or instrument/control.
•    1-2 years in leading and developing technical direct reports.  Salary Range: $85,000 - $104,000  Additional Information:   
   
Hood Industries offers a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, 401(k), cancer, flexible spending accounts, life, and LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full-time employment. 
  
Hood Industries requires that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of the required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S. 
  
An Equal Opportunity Employer