Job description
Position Overview:
Minimum Qualifications:
Location Profile:
Position Overview:
The Novelis MMP Engineering team is seeking a
Senior Automation Engineer. The person in this role will report to the Automation Engineering Leader. The ideal candidate will be responsible for helping with various sites and specific projects with automation requests. This position will provide aid to plants by both travel and remote support.
Responsibilities & Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
- Act as an automation subject matter expert for equipment in various areas of the remelt process, including the cold end, hot end, and casting area.
- Provide innovative ideas and engineering support for projects focused on remelt equipment.
- Provide support to customers with regards to equipment for day to day troubleshooting and for larger capital projects.
- Utilize PLC programming software such as Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and Siemens TIA Portal to generate logic for controlling equipment.
- Working knowledge of Modicon PLC and related automation systems
- Develop and program SCADA and HMI systems
- Work with external suppliers on the design and testing of equipment.
- Maintain patent reviews / invention records / patent applications during initial product design work. Participates in projects that generate IP.
- Responsible for the quality of assignments with moderate scope and complexity involving application of standard scientific practices, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.
- Propose, justify, and lead moderately complex projects for a site or segments of larger projects with regional / global impact. Work cohesively with teams of other engineers to execute project objectives.
- Manage and coordinate schedules for clear communications with project team and project stakeholders.
- Deliver data, reports, and communication to project leaders.
- Commissioning of automated systems at customer sites
- Utilize equipment in a safe operating manner
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent related field.
- Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience, or equivalent experience.
- Understanding of controls, with a strong focus on ladder logic PLC programming.
- Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC software.
- High level skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Utilizes sound engineering and time management skills to accomplish a wide variety of technical tasks on the plant/regional level.
- Considers fundamental aspects in problem solving (e.g. economics, operating, maintenance and technical) in area of responsibility.
- Able to effectively present technical information to peers or superiors in the technical community.
- Proven ability to work independently as well as lead/participate on teams and work in a matrix environment.
- Proven experience as a self-starter, who effectively manages multiple tasks, achieves results with minimal supervision and possesses excellent documentation and record-keeping skills.
- Position will require travel to support customer base, build understanding of current equipment, and support capital projects. Ability to travel globally up to 25% annually depending on project needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 8+ years of progressive experience, or equivalent experience.
- Working knowledge of Siemens PLC software
- Knowledge specific to rolled aluminum products and related processes, with the ability to implement and identify simple or site-specific process improvements preferred.
Benefit and Wellness Programs
At Novelis, caring for our employees is at the core of who we are. We believe benefits matter and recognize that our employees and their families have many different needs. We offer choice in core benefit and wellness programs and a wide range of extended programs designed to support your unique needs. Our employee benefit programs include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts (HSA) with a significant contribution from Novelis
- Company paid Basic Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Company paid Short Term Disability & Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401(k) savings plan with company match & company retirement contribution
- Robust Wellness programs
- Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
- Family growth programs including: Paid Parental Leave, Adoption Assistance and Fertility Treatment
- Extended benefits including: additional life insurance, accident and illness coverage, pet insurance, Identity protection, legal support, and discount programs
- Employee assistance programs, including: free family resources that support for mental health, family life, career and financial guidance
- Tuition Assistance, Career development and educational assistance
- Employee Resource Groups
What we offer:
This role’s salary ranges from $120,000 to $149,000. Individual pay will vary based on qualifications, experience, and performance.
In addition to base salary, this position includes participation in a short-term incentive plan (Annual Incentive Plan - AIP or Plant Performance incentive - PPI).
Location Profile:
Novelis’ Spokane facility also known as the Molten Metal Processing Group (MMP) is located along the eastern border of Washington and Idaho. Employing approximately 40 people the facility focuses on innovating new products and processes to support Novelis’ manufacturing facilities along with the Novelis Global Research and Technology Center located in Kennesaw Georgia. Located halfway between artistic downtown Spokane and the scenic city of Coeur d’Alene Idaho residents and visitors of the area enjoy an abundance of both indoor and outdoor activities. From theater music art and a thriving nightlife to skiing hiking biking or boating there’s something for everyone. The facility is committed to the local community through its ongoing support of the Spokane Valley Fire Department Gonzaga University engineering programs and other worthwhile community and civic organizations.Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.
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