Job Location

WHBC - WINTON HILL BUS CENTER

Job Description

Research and Development (R&D) at Procter & Gamble includes a diverse group of roles that contribute to the innovation and development of our products. It encompasses roles in product research, formulation, testing, and scientific analysis.

The Opportunity:

The Baby Care Lab at Winton Hill focuses on innovative research and development to enhance the quality and effectiveness of baby care products. This collaborative environment fosters a multidisciplinary approach, integrating science, consumer insights, and product design to meet the evolving needs of families. Team members play a crucial role in conducting experiments, analyzing data, and translating findings into actionable improvements for P&G's baby care portfolio. The Baby Care team is looking for someone to join their team in a new role, Upstream Process and Controls Research Specialist.
 

Key Responsibilities:       

This role will be responsible for the maintenance and project support for the Baby Care Process and Engineering Research Lab. This role will include auditing, maintaining and preparing/updating the electronics and control systems for development equipment. We are looking for an individual who is inspired by hands-on experimentation and basic science/troubleshooting activities. This role will include day-to-day applied research including:

• Utilizing electrical test equipment to diagnose high-speed assembled product electrical problems and analyze trends/technical data to gain insights on controls and proactively identify issues.
• Performing preventative maintenance and upgrades to equipment, as well as modifying existing equipment/software to meet new testing requirements.
• Maintaining and troubleshooting high-speed packing, process, and utilities power and controls equipment, while also troubleshooting, monitoring, and programming PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems, as well as variable frequency drives and servo control systems to ensure optimal performance.

The ideal candidate will enjoy helping others develop technical skills and possess a collaborative, inclusive work style, backed by a solid foundation in math and science for following detailed instructions and making critical observations. Strong problem-solving abilities and manufacturing experience are essential.  Proficiency in GMP, documentation, programming, and low voltage qualifications are important, as well as the ability to work effectively with project teams to set up and execute tests on PRL test stands, ensuring a clear understanding of testing objectives and equipment capabilities. Additionally, strong documentation and communication skills are required to follow good engineering practices and effectively document learnings for others to build upon.
 

Job Qualifications

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in PLC programming, along with prior experience in the installation and operation of electrical hardware/software, including variable frequency drives (e.g., PowerFlex), servo drives, HMIs, process instrumentation, and machine control systems.
• Understanding of safe work practices for electrical systems, including experience with power distribution systems (less than 600V).
• Experience with electrical schematics, single-line drawings, and the ability to read and understand mechanical and pneumatic drawings.
• Proficient in the Microsoft Suite of products, including skills in Excel for data calculations and reporting.
• Prior experience in manufacturing or lab environment.
• Ability to work onsite five days a week (Mon-Fri) at our Winton Hill site.
• Ability to travel to the Mason, Ohio site as needed (approximately 3-5 times per month).

Preferred:

• Associate's degree or educational certificate.
• Experience with Festo CPX software.
• Cognex Insight and National Instruments Vision Builder software or similar software.
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley software (RSlogix, FT View Studios, etc).
  
   

Compensation for roles at P&G varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At P&G compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at P&G include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.  Your recruiter may be able to share more about our total rewards offerings and the specific salary range for the relevant location(s) during the hiring process.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000136544

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals

Starting Pay / Salary Range

$85,000.00 - $100,000.00 / year