Electrical Engineer - Homer, NY

Albany International is a leading materials science developer and manufacturer of engineered components, using advanced materials processing and automation capabilities. Albany is the world's leading producer of custom designed, consumable fabrics and process belts essential for the manufacture of all grades of paper products. We're a team of relentless perfectionists who blend precision with curiosity, exploring fields like materials science, automation, and sustainability.

As an Electrical/Controls Engineer, you will play a critical role in maintaining, optimizing, and innovating our control systems within the plastics extrusion plant. You'll work hands-on with Rockwell, Siemens, and other niche control equipment to ensure seamless operations, focusing on temperature control, speed control, and other essential systems. This position demands a self-motivated individual with a passion for problem-solving, a drive to succeed, and the persistence to tackle complex challenges independently. Salary DOE: $95,000 - $110,000.

• Design, program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC-based control systems using Rockwell / Allen Bradley and Siemens platforms as well as other instrumentation.
• Optimize temperature control, speed control, pressure monitoring, and other process variables to enhance manufacturing line performance and product quality.
• Perform diagnostics, repairs, and upgrades on electrical and control systems, minimizing downtime in a 24/7 production environment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (including production, maintenance, and R&D) to implement automation improvements and integrate new technologies.
• Conduct root cause analysis on system failures and develop preventive maintenance strategies.
• Stay current with industry advancements through self-directed learning and apply innovative solutions to plant operations.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, electrical codes, and regulatory requirements.

• Proven expertise with Rockwell/Allen Bradley/Siemens PLCs, HMIs, and related software.
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience in industrial controls engineering, preferably in plastics extrusion or a similar manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of control systems, including PID loops for temperature and speed control, VFDs, sensors, and SCADA systems.
• Demonstrated ability to learn independently, with a track record of self-initiated projects or skill-development.
• Passionate and driven mindset, with persistence in overcoming obstacles and delivering results under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously or in a team.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or on-call support for production needs.
• College Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or extensive experience in a related industrial setting.

• Experience in plastics extrusion processes, such as melt temperature control, extruder speed synchronization, or downstream equipment automation.
• Familiarity with additional control technologies (e.g., Modbus, Ethernet/IP, etc.).
• Certification in PLC programming or industrial automation
• Proficiency in data analysis tools for process optimization.