Electrical & Controls Engineer at Johns Manville

Richmond, Indiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Jun, 26

Salary

109300.0

Posted On

14 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering, Control Systems Engineering, Equipment Reliability, Root-Cause Analysis, Project Management, Capital Improvement Projects, Electrical Safety, NFPA 70E, PLC Programming, HMI Applications, DCS Optimization, SCADA Systems, Troubleshooting, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Technical Leadership

Industry

Manufacturing

Description

Who We Are Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy. A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments. Pay Range $79,500.00-$109,300.00 Annual This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus. As an Electrical & Controls Engineer, you will play a critical role in elevating plant performance, improving system reliability, and driving key operational outcomes for the Richmond, IN facility. Rather than focusing on routine day‑to‑day tasks, this role emphasizes strategic impact, technical leadership, and results‑based engineering improvements that directly influence plant safety, productivity, and long‑term reliability. Core Performance Objectives & Success Outcomes: Improve Equipment Reliability & Reduce Unplanned Downtime Lead initiatives that strengthen electrical and control system reliability, with the goal of reducing downtime trends year over year. Drive root‑cause analysis and corrective action implementation that permanently prevents repeat equipment failures. Deliver High‑Impact Engineering Projects Own plant electrical and control system projects from concept through completion—success measured by on‑time delivery, adherence to budget, and achievement of documented performance targets. Lead or support capital improvement projects that enhance safety, efficiency, automation, and system capability. Strengthen Safety & Compliance Performance Advance the plant’s electrical safety posture through execution of safety initiatives and adherence to corporate engineering standards. Champion NFPA 70E standards and ensure controls systems meet safety and environmental compliance expectations. Elevate Operational Efficiency & Process Control Drive optimization of PLC, HMI, DCS, and SCADA control systems to improve process stability and throughput. Identify performance gaps within production systems and implement engineered solutions that deliver measurable improvements. Lead Technical Development & Cross‑Functional Collaboration Mentor junior engineers and electricians, raising technical capability across the team and improving troubleshooting efficiency. Partner with operations, maintenance, and external engineering resources to steer priorities and ensure alignment on performance outcomes. What You Bring to the Team: Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or electrical engineering technology with a minimum of 1 year of experience in control systems engineering in a continuous and/or discrete manufacturing environment – 3 years preferred Ability to provide solutions to projects and basic process engineering problems. Knowledge with Allen-Bradley PLC and HMI applications (including programming). Basic project management skills Demonstrated success managing projects up to $50k Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with internal and external engineering resources. Must possess good analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated drive and initiative to complete assigned tasks and investigate and seek out improvement opportunities. Why You Want This Job: This role is ideal for an engineer who wants to make a tangible, measurable impact in a high‑performance industrial environment. As part of Johns Manville—a Berkshire Hathaway company—you’ll join a culture centered on excellence, safety, and people development, with opportunities to influence major operational outcomes, lead meaningful automation initiatives, and grow within a global organization committed to innovation and performance. You won’t just maintain systems—you’ll shape the technical direction of the plant, own high‑visibility engineering projects, and contribute to long‑term operational strategy. #LI-KL1 #LI-ONSITE #P #D Please Keep in Mind If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team. Benefits Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees. Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs. Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce. Diversity & Inclusion Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities. Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story. Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.

Responsibilities

This role focuses on elevating plant performance, improving system reliability, and driving operational outcomes through strategic engineering improvements that influence safety and productivity. Key objectives include leading initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime, owning electrical and control system projects from concept to completion, and strengthening electrical safety posture.