Controls Engineer II

When you work at Trex, you’re helping to grow and enhance a true original. You join a company that boldly launched an entire industry… and still leads the way.

The plant Controls Engineer provides design and support for instrumentation, PLC controls, and variable frequency drives for all production lines. Assists process engineers in refining controls / operation of existing equipment and assists in capital project execution. This position may be called on to assist maintenance technicians in tasks or troubleshooting involving controls issues and projects. Participates as an engineering liaison in additional projects.

• →Put safety first – Always!
• →Lead and foster our “people first” culture.
• →Safety
• →Participate in site safety programs designed to assure safe working conditions and eliminate any workplace accident. Be familiar with and provide oversight on NFPA70E. Be a visible participant in the site safety program.
• →Controls Engineering
• →Develops and executes changes to PLC controls where necessary working with process engineers and maintenance technicians.
• →Maintains the documentation (both electronic and hard copies) for the electrical panels and PLC controls for each process. This would include drawings, diagrams, manuals, installation disks/CD's and any other pertinent information. Updates any documentation where necessary. Follows a controlled PLC change system that will track changes.
• →Supports capital engineering projects for new equipment, including panel design, coordination with vendors for construction, PLC and HMI programming and new equipment startup.
• →Involved with PLC, drive, instrumentation, and electrical installations. Available to assist maintenance with troubleshooting of controls issues.
• →Develops and reviews procedures and provides training for others to handle routine PLC control or electrical issues during normal off-hours. Provides off-shift troubleshooting if necessary.
• →Conducts and maintains the necessary contacts for ensuring that PLC controls and equipment are current and that the necessary spare parts are available.

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Full-Time/Regular

We are looking for leaders with a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or a related field, along with experience in controls design and programming (years of experience requirements are listed below). We want to hear from you if you have previous experience as a systems engineer or electrical engineer.

• Controls Engineer I: 0-1 years of controls design and programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • • Candidates with an associate degree, along with 3 years of controls design and programming experience in a manufacturing environment, will be considered.

  • Entry-level or early-career engineer.

  • Works under the guidance of senior engineers.

  • Focuses on execution, documentation, and troubleshooting support.

• Controls Engineer II: 2-4 years of controls design and programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • • Candidates with an associate degree, along with 5 years of controls design and programming experience in a manufacturing environment, will be considered.

  • Mid-level engineer with demonstrated experience in PLC programming and capital project support.

  • Works independently on most assignments.

  • Leads small-to-mid-size controls initiatives and mentors junior team members as needed.

• Controls Engineer III: 5-7 years of controls design and programming experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • • Candidates with an associate degree, along with 7 years of controls design and programming experience in a manufacturing environment, will be considered.

  • Senior-level engineer with extensive controls and project leadership experience.

  • Leads major capital projects and complex system integrations.

  • Serves as subject matter expert for PLC, drives, instrumentation, and controls strategy.

  • Drives continuous improvement and mentors junior engineers.

At Trex, we believe in persevering even when there’s no road map, embracing groundbreaking as a way of life. We encourage multiple perspectives and welcome diverse people who problem-solve, adapt, and innovate – always with a firm foundation in safety and integrity.

• Controls Engineer I: Base Salary Range: $68,000 - $98,000 annually.
• Controls Engineer II: Base Salary Range: $82,000 - $112,000 annually.
• Controls Engineer III: Base Salary Range: $98,000 - $128,000 annually.

The salary range provided serves as a general guideline for potential compensation for this position. It reflects the base salary and does not account for other benefits or additional compensation opportunities that may apply. This role is also eligible for further compensation through an annual/sales bonus, in addition to the base salary.

At Trex, individual base salaries are determined based on various factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. We are committed to maintaining pay equity and considering the internal equity of our existing team members when finalizing compensation offers. In addition to competitive pay, Trex offers a comprehensive benefits package, which is detailed below.

Over 30 years ago, our founders created the world’s first high-performance, low-maintenance composite decking and outdoor living products. That entrepreneurial spirit still drives us today as we continue to redefine our industry and lead the way for what’s next in outdoor living. Today, Trex is the world’s #1 brand of sustainability-made, wood-alternative decking, and deck railing – all proudly manufactured in the USA. As a publicly traded company [NYSE: TREX], we take pride in being the largest recycler of plastic film in the country as well as caring for the communities and the planet where we live. We nurture meaningful connections, from local engagement and investment to eco-friendly products and sustainable manufacturing processes.

Everything we do is grounded in our values and guided by our beliefs. We are looking for candidates who embody our core values:

• Innovate with Purpose
• Obsess over the Customer
• Own the Outcome
• Operate with Excellence
• Win Together

At Trex, you’ll become part of a diverse yet unified team that sustains the trailblazing spirit and strengths that made Trex the industry leader – learning, adapting, solving and succeeding.

We welcome new ideas and fresh perspectives, and we encourage you to bring your best to help us shape the future of Trex.

At Trex, you can take pride in craftsmanship. There’s an art and a science to what we do, and we never stop working to refine and improve. That means no matter how long you’ve been with Trex, you have ongoing opportunities to grow your expertise – enhancing your career, your team and our shared efforts. You will help shape our future.

Trex is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to these or any other characteristics protected by law.

Trex participates in E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. E-Verify is a web-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their employees. For more information, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.