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Electrical Controls Engineer

Owens Corning

Laurel, MS · Posted October 16, 2026

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About the job

Join Owens Corning as an Electrical Controls Engineer and play a critical role in driving reliability, innovation, and continuous improvement at a world-class manufacturing facility. In this hands-on position, you'll work with advanced automation and control systems, lead impactful capital projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, influencing plant operations, and seeing the direct results of their work. If you're passionate about automation, controls, and making a measurable impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

Engineering support for mill electrical/controls needs in order to maintain production

Troubleshoot, edit, and program PLC’s (Allen-Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500, and ControlLogix) and HMI’s (Allen-Bradley RSView32 and FTView)

Specify electrical equipment including, but not limited to, motors, starters, VFDs, cable, conduit, various instrumentation, and power distribution equipment

Work with maintenance E/I resources on troubleshooting and equipment or controls modifications

Lead and offer electrical and controls support for capital projects

Coordinate with Manufacturing and Process Engineers, as well as area operations and maintenance

Define scopes of work with contractors and clearly communicate scheduling coordination efforts

Create and update drawings in Autocad

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field

4+ years of experience as an Electrical/Controls Engineer or related preferred

Programming experience (Allen-Bradley preferred)

Electrical troubleshooting experience

Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics

Familiar with Autocad

About Owens Corning

Owens Corning is a branded building products leader with three complementary market-leading businesses providing roofing, insulation, and doors primarily for residential markets in North America and Europe. The company operates with an integrated go-to-market strategy and a unique set of OC Advantages™ – including its iconic brand, unparalleled commercial strength, leading technology, and winning cost position – to help customers win and grow in the market. Owens Corning is committed to helping build better and achieve more through winning partnerships, leading performance, and engaging people. Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: OC). For more information, visit www.owenscorning.com .

Owens Corning is an equal opportunity employer. Except in limited circumstances such as formal apprenticeship programs, Owens Corning does not employ anyone under the age of 18.