Automation Engineer

Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

The Novelis Molten Metal Process Engineering team located in Spokane, Washington, is seeking an Automation Engineer who will report to the Automation Engineering Leader. This position will support Novelis sites and projects through a combination of remote assistance and onsite work. Travel to Novelis plants will be required based on project and site-support needs. The position level will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, technical knowledge, and demonstrated capabilities. The scope, independence, and complexity of assigned work will align with the candidate’s qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems for industrial equipment.
• Create and modify control logic using platforms such as Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 and, less frequently, Siemens TIA Portal.
• Support plant troubleshooting, equipment upgrades, process improvements, and capital projects through remote and on-site work.
• Commission automated systems, including design review, functional testing, issue resolution, startup support, and technical documentation.
• Work with operations, engineering teams, project collaborators, and external suppliers during equipment design, testing, installation, and startup.
• Apply sound engineering judgment while considering safety, operations, maintenance, technical performance, schedule, and cost.
• Manage assigned work, communicate status and risks, and provide clear technical data, reports, recommendations, and documentation.
• Contribute to site projects and regional or global initiatives. Depending on experience, assignments may include independently defining and leading moderately complex automation work.
• Develop expertise in automation systems and remelt equipment. Experienced candidates may serve as a subject matter resource and provide technical guidance to engineers and site partners.
• Follow Novelis safety requirements and use equipment in a safe operating manner.
• Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent related field.
• Ability to test and troubleshoot industrial hardware and software.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly and work effectively both independently and in multi-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, maintain accurate technical documentation, and complete work with an appropriate level of supervision.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to travel globally up to 25% annually.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with automation controls, PLC programming, or a related programming language.
• Progressive industrial automation experience, including work in a manufacturing or process environment.
• Strong ladder-logic PLC programming capability.
• Working knowledge of Allen-Bradley PLC and FactoryTalk View systems.
• Working knowledge of Siemens PLC, TIA Portal, and WinCC systems.
• Working knowledge of Modicon PLCs and related automation systems.
• Experience with industrial HMI or SCADA platforms such as Wonderware, iFix, or Ignition.
• Experience independently troubleshooting unfamiliar or moderately complex automation problems.
• Experience leading technical work, coordinating suppliers or stakeholders, or supporting commissioning and startup activities.
• Knowledge of aluminum remelt, molten metal processing, rolled aluminum products, or related industrial processes.

SALARY RANGE: 73,000 min to 160,800 max

Military MOS Crosswalk could include but is not limited to:

• Army: 94F – Computer/Detection Systems Repairer; 94A – Land Combat Electronic Missile System Repairer; 25B – Information Technology Specialist; 17C – Cyber Operations Specialist; 51R – Systems Automation Acquisition & Engineering Officer; 12P – Prime Power Production Specialist
• Navy: ET – Electronics Technician; EM – Electrician's Mate; IT – Information Systems Technician; 14XX/146X – Engineering Duty Officer
• Air Force: 1D7X1P – Cyber Defense; 3E0X1 – Electrical Systems Specialist; 9S100 – Scientific Applications Specialist; 62E – Developmental Engineer Officer
• Marine Corps: 2841 – Ground Electronics Maintenance Technician; 0631 – Network Administrator; 0627 – Satellite Communications Operator/Maintainer; 0602 – Communications Officer; 8057/8061 – Marine Acquisition / Systems Officers
• Coast Guard: ET – Electronics Technician; IT – Information Systems Technician; ENG – Engineering Officer / Engineering specialty

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

What We Offer

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits:

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
• Diabetes Management Program
• Pet insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• PerkSpot Discount Program
• Tuition assistance and career development programs

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Location Profile

Novelis’ Spokane facility also known as the Molten Metal Processing Group (MMP) is located along the 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 Washington 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 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.

Disclaimer

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