Automation/Controls Engineer

Basic Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or engineering technology (or similar) from an accredited institution
•  Experience utilizing software programs for Rockwell Automation, Siemens, Industrial Robots, or similar control and automation products.
•  Working knowledge of AutoCAD
• Ability to read Electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematic drawings.
•  Solid understanding of and ability to read and create ladder logic for a control scheme.
•  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.

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Working knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems to include hydraulic, pneumatic, combustion, control systems and measurement feedback systems
•  Working knowledge of Rockwell Automation control systems
•  Experience programming ABB industrial robots
•  Familiarity with Ignition and Wonderware SCADA platforms.
•  Familiarity with programming VB.Net, Python, Java, Java Script, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Administration, and Network Management.
•  Device integration experience via serial, TCP/IP, OPC-UA and proprietary protocols.
•  Experience performing and/or directing the design, development, installation, cost control, and evaluation of complex engineering projects.

Howmet Aerospace Structures is seeking an Automation/Controls Engineer at our Niles, Ohio location. Howmet offers a competitive salary, vacation, paid holidays, and comprehensive health benefits—including Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, and Vision coverage—effective upon hire. The company also provides a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with a substantial employer match, Employee Life Insurance, and access to an Employee Assistance Program. 

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform PLC, ignition and other controls related changes to reduce downtime, improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Ensure that the instruments and controls comply with all internal and external health and safety regulations and requirements.
• Defines the scope and schedule of improvement projects: capital, process and efficiency.
• Collaborates with plant personnel on problem solving activities, cost reduction initiatives and performance improvements of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Supports Maintenance and Production daily with equipment troubleshooting and process updates to meet production targets.

Major Activities and Key Challenges Include:

• Ability to identify, clearly communicate and resolve production and equipment issues as part of a team.
• Participate in the development of long-range process and facilities planning, capital expenditure projects and cost savings programs.
• Providing support in decisions of corporate engineering direction and policy regarding engineering standards, equipment, and processes.
• Continuing to learn the craft of electrical, controls and automation engineering, researching “state-of-the-art” and how it could be utilized on the manufacturing floor.
• Visualizing, estimating, proposing, and implementing advanced automation solutions which improve safety, reduce costs, and/or increase output of product manufacturing.
• Planning, scheduling, and coordinating equipment installations, upgrades and rebuilds.
• Writing and/or approving engineering specifications, designs, estimates, schedules, spare parts lists, quotations, requisitions, work orders, etc.
• Collaborating with designers, electricians, mechanics, maintenance supervisors and production supervisors.
• Preparing RFA’s, engineering reports, and project status reports.
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