Arconic

Manufactures aluminum sheet, plate, extrusions

Controls Engineer

Controls & Automation EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLafayette, IN, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
At least 3 years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or manufacturing engineering.
Strong working knowledge of programmable logic controller (PLC) programming and troubleshooting, preferably on Allen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms.
Experience with human-machine interfaces (HMIs), supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, industrial networking, variable frequency drives (VFDs), servos, motion control, and instrumentation.
Ability to read and develop electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control system documentation.
Experience managing automation and capital improvement projects from concept through commissioning.
Knowledge of industrial safety systems and machine safeguarding principles.
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.
Access to controlled technology under the Export Administration Regulations and/or International Traffic in Arms Regulations may require government authorization to meet export control compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

Support and optimize PLC, HMI, SCADA, drive, and motion-control systems for extrusion production equipment.
Lead automation, controls, and electrical upgrade projects, including equipment installations and modernization efforts.
Design, develop, and implement control strategies to improve equipment performance and reliability.
Manage capital projects involving automation, control systems, and process improvements.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, networks, instrumentation, and process controls.
Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control narratives, and system documentation; coordinate project work with maintenance personnel, contractors, original equipment manufacturers, and vendors.
Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for controls and automation systems.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and energy efficiency.
Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams to achieve operational objectives.
Support commissioning, startup, and validation of new equipment and control systems.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in aerospace manufacturing, aluminum extrusion, metals processing, or heavy industrial environments.
Experience in aluminum extrusion or metalworking industries.
Familiarity with AS9100, NadCap, or other aerospace quality standards.
Exposure to casting or molten metal facilities.

Arconic is currently in search ofControlsEngineertojoinourEngineering groupbasedinLafayette,

IN.

AtArconic, wetake pride in ourwork andourinnovative productsandtechnologies thatadvance sustainable solutions fora betterworld.We strive to create asafe,inclusive, andcollaborativeworkplace with competitivebenefits, developmentopportunities and a culturethatvalues andrewards employeeson alllevels oftheorganization.

Controls Engineer Position Summary

The Controls Engineerwillsupportextrusionmanufacturingoperations by designing, maintaining, and improvingindustrialautomation andcontrolsystems thatdrive production performance. Thisrole is responsibleforenhancing equipmentreliability,leading automation and controls projects, troubleshooting complexsystems,and implementing technology solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity,and sustainability within ahigh-performanceaerospacemanufacturingenvironment.

Bachelor's degree in ElectricalEngineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, ora related discipline.

3+ years ofexperiencein industrialcontrols, automation, ormanufacturingengineering.
Strong working knowledgeofPLCprogramming andtroubleshooting, preferablyAllen-Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms.
Experience with HMIs, SCADAsystems,industrialnetworking, VFDs,servos,motion control, and instrumentation.
Abilitytoreadand developelectricalschematics, P&IDs, and controlsystemdocumentation.
Experiencemanagingautomationandcapitalimprovementprojects fromconceptthrough commissioning.
Strong analytical,troubleshooting, communication, and projectleadership skills.
Knowledgeofindustrialsafety systems andmachine safeguarding principles.
Experience in aerospacemanufacturing, aluminumextrusion,metals processing, orheavy industrialenvironments preferred.
Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. §730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

PreferredQualifications:

Experience in aluminum extrusion or metalworking industries.
Familiarity with AS9100, NadCap, or other aerospace quality standards.
Exposure to casting/molten metal facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Supportandoptimize PLC,HMI, SCADA, drive,andmotion-controlsystems forextrusion production equipment.
Lead automation, controls,and electricalupgrade projects,including equipmentinstallationsand modernization efforts.
Design,develop,andimplementcontrolstrategiesto improve equipmentperformance and reliability.
Manage capitalprojectsinvolving automation,controlsystems, andprocess improvements.
Troubleshootand resolveissuesinvolving PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, networks, instrumentation, andprocess controls.
Developandmaintainelectricalschematics,controlnarratives,and systemdocumentation.Coordinate projectwork with maintenance personnel, contractors, OEMs,and vendors.
Supportpreventive and predictive maintenanceprogramsforcontrols and automationsystems.
Drivecontinuousimprovement initiativesfocused onsafety, quality, reliability, productivity, and energy efficiency.
Collaborate withproduction, maintenance, quality, and safetyteams toachieve operational objectives.
Supportcommissioning, startup,and validation ofnewequipmentand controlsystems.

About the Company

Arconic

Manufactures aluminum sheet, plate, extrusions

Arconic produces aluminum sheet, plate, and extrusions for industries such as automotive, aerospace, transportation, industrial, packaging, and building and construction. Its products come from advanced manufacturing processes that convert aluminum into ready-to-use materials and components, which are then integrated into customer parts and systems. The company differentiates itself through a global manufacturing footprint, a broad range of aluminum products, and a close working relationship with clients to ensure they get the right material solutions for complex engineering challenges. Arconic aims to help customers succeed with reliable aluminum solutions while generating value for shareholders.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Pittsburgh, PA
Founded: 1888

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