Automation Engineer

Company Description
Coated Products North America (CPNA) is part of the BlueScope group of companies located in 12 countries and employs over 14,000 employees. As a leading international supplier of steel products and solutions, principally focused on the global building and construction industry, we believe that our people are our strength. Having a diverse and inclusive workplace enables us to improve our capability and ensure continued, sustainable success.

Automation Engineer

Spokane, Kalama or Tacoma, WA

We are unable to sponsor or takeover sponsorship of an employment.

Welcome to NS BlueScope Coated Products North America (CPNA), a joint venture between BlueScope and Nippon Steel.

Our team of 600 people is our strength, and we want our people to be safe, successful and well.

We love what we do. We’re committed to being leaders in creating and inspiring metal into a wide range of finished products including metal roofing, siding and decking – building beauty and strength in our communities. Our brands include Steelscape, ASC Building Products, ASC Steel Deck and AEP Span.

Working in close-knit teams, our culture feels like a local business while benefiting from the scale of the group and global organization.

Joining the CPNA team means you’ll play your part in our ongoing success as we consistently deliver for our customers and strengthen our communities, now and into the future.

Purpose

As a member of the CPNA Maintenance and Engineering team, the Automation Engineer directs the design and installation of new or replacement robotic and automation equipment, develops standards for reliability and guidelines for engineering and maintenance activities on said equipment, ensures engineering drawings and technical information are kept up to date for equipment identified.

The incumbent is also responsible for the daily maintenance activities on equipment and systems within the automation engineer’s responsibility. The automation engineer may also be tasked with supporting other maintenance activities during breakdowns, line shuts, annual shuts or when the need arises.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Act as project leader on new equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and training.
• Lead or assist in feasibility studies for new robotic or automation equipment.
• Direct the maintenance, reliability, and performance activities to ensure equipment and systems meet their required targets.
• Train operations and maintenance users in new systems operations and maintenance activities.
• Research and investigate new technologies to decrease CPNA’s costs, increase effectiveness, and maintain business viability.
• Assist other maintenance activities across CPNA as required.
• Ensure all systems have secure protection protocols consistent with BlueScope standards.
• Support CPNA digital and customer experience initiatives to provide highly integrated technology solutions.

Skills & Competencies

Technical Ability:

• Ability to effectively manage projects from conception to completion. Include budgeting, design, manpower allocation, timeline development, documentation and technical instruction.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems through application of principals of mechanics, electricity, and fluid dynamics to machines and equipment.
• Ability to understand the operation of moderately complex tools, machines and systems
• Ability to operate and understand a variety of computer applications and systems such as AutoCAD, Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Working knowledge of modem OT security, networking and integration technologies.

Other requirements:

• Exhibit behaviors and actions that contribute to effective work performance in a team environment.
• Have a safe work history and ethic, and perform safety, health and environmental inspections.
• Ability to work extended hours.
• Ability to travel at limited notice, and for extended periods with notice.
• Understands time management to follow production plans and schedules.
• Prefer experience with Microsoft operating systems, security, networking, and cloud (Azure) products and services.

Education & Experience

Minimum:

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineer
• 3 years’ automation/robotics/mechatronics project work.
• A record of automation project implementation from feasibility to handover.

Preferred:

• 5 years’ automation/robotics/mechatronics project work.
• 5 years of proven automation/robotics/mechatronics project work
• Heavy Manufacturing experience in the implementation of automation projects with successful cost and performance outcomes.
• P.E. Certification

Salary Range: The expected pay scale for this role is $107,100.00 - $130,300.00 annually, depending on experience, skill set, and qualifications. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a targeted annual bonus of 15%, health and welfare benefits and 401(k) match in accordance with BlueScope policies.

Arbitration Notice

Steelscape LLC (and its related BlueScope companies) requires all new hires to sign a Mutual Arbitration Agreement as a condition of employment. This agreement provides that any employment-related disputes between you and the Company will be resolved through final and binding arbitration rather than in court, except where prohibited by law. The agreement also includes a class and collective action waiver, meaning claims must be brought on an individual basis.

Applicants may review a copy of the agreement upon request prior to signing.

Additional Information
The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long-term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal
opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.