Knauf Insulation

Electrical Projects Engineer

Job Locations US-TX-McGregor
ID 2025-2740
Category
Manufacturing
Position Type
Regular Full-Time

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 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.
  • Experience writing. 

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.
How you’ll make an impact:
  • 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.

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