Renewal by Andersen is seeking a Computer Engineer at our Cottage Grove, MN location.

Renewal by Andersen is united by the common goal of making a difference in the lives of our homeowners, our colleagues, our families, and in the communities we serve.  We believe that we can make the world a better place by living up to the promise that everyone benefits from their association with Andersen.  We wake up every day, inspired to push the status quo and continuously set a new standard in the home improvement industry by solving today’s most challenging problems and continuously redefining what it means to deliver a World Class Homeowner Experience.  Renewal by Andersen is looking for an accomplished, driven, and collaborative candidate to help perfect our customers’ experience in upgrading their homes.  Want to join our team?

This position is responsible for providing Computer Engineering expertise within the Renewal by Andersen (RbA) team supporting business growth projects.  The ideal candidate for this position is an innovative thinker and has a passion for operational excellence.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide and/or coordinate detailed quotes/estimates for server and support hardware, Windows OS, VM’s, applications, and systems integrations work
• Write equipment, server/PC, communication, and network functional specifications
• Work with vendors to assure specifications and code requirements are followed
• Design/build server/network systems to meet applications needs
• Maintain server/network hardware, applications, and perform patches/upgrades/systems expansions as needed
• Documentation of design changes
• Conduct equipment operational testing during Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing
• Project management skills; deliver safe, effective, sustainable, and reliable solutions (Project planning, approval process, equipment specification, budget, preventative maintenance, acceptance plans, design review, safety assessments, capital request)
• Own PLC programming, HMI/operator screen, SPC, and QMS systems integration standard and development
• Participative team approach to problem solving and root cause analysis with associates, supervisors, maintenance, operations, Value Stream Managers, and peers
• Support the engineering, maintenance, and operations teams with advanced troubleshooting
• Assess current vs future state server, PC, OS, network, and data-license server technology capabilities
• Must be able to read and interpret electrical and network drawings for equipment
• Coach, mentor, and train less experienced staff on technical topics
• Position may require participation on an on-call systems support
• Travel requirements: Less than 10% for training, corporate visits, and vendor visits      

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Engineering or similar field
• 2+ years of engineering experience preferred with data server-network/PLC integration/quality data systems background
• Expertise with Ethernet/Ethernet IP enterprise and machine-level networking
• Proficient with firewalls, VLAN’s, and managed switch configurations
• Advanced knowledge of data servers, server architecture, virtual machines (VM’s), and general Windows OS support and patching
• Expertise with quality measurement systems and PLC integration/tag requirements
• Understanding of visualization/operator interfaces (FactoryTalk View SE) and Thin Client/Thin Manager
• Experience with Rockwell communications software (FTLinx) and Studio5000 programming software
• Knowledge of SPC software and quality control (QC) integration
• Experience with networked camera integration with controls systems/data servers
• Proficiency reading and creating electrical and network schematics
• Knowledge or experience with AutoCAD
• Proficient with the use of common electrical and network testing tools
• Proficient in safe work methods (lock out tag out, arc flash)
• Communicate effectively through written, verbal, listening, and presentation skills
• Strong aptitude in problem solving, collecting data, performing statistical analyses, and making process improvements through sound, data-driven decisions
• Comfortable with hands-on work
• Interest in working in a manufacturing setting
• Self-motivated and able to learn quickly; being able to work independently and on a team depending on the situation
• Experience with change management strategies

MUST HAVE QUALIFICATIONS   

• Experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Equipment design experience with UL508A and NFPA79

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