Automation Engineer

NOVELIS; Uhrichsville (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan with company match

Paid vacation

Job summary

NOVELIS in Uhrichsville, Ohio, is seeking an Automation Engineer to handle all aspects of the automation function. This role involves troubleshooting, optimizing equipment efficiency, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in electrical or automation engineering, strong communication skills, and experience with PLC controls. Competitive benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k) savings plan are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, automation or equivalent engineering degree.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate with all levels.
• Good computer skills and experience with AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD electrical.
• Flexibility to operate in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC Controls.

Responsibilities

• Design, maintenance, construction, and installation of automation equipment.
• Troubleshoot and meet production needs under tight schedules.
• Optimize equipment utilization and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with safety and health regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

AutoCAD

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Rockwell Automation PLC

Job description

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 Uhrichsville, OH team is seeking an Automation Engineer. The person in this role will report to Engineering, Maintenance, Reliability, and Automation (EMRA) Leader. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling all aspects of the automation function, such as design, maintenance, construction, and installation of equipment modifications. With the opportunity to work with every type of machinery that you can imagine, you will develop effective solutions to problems arising with the plant equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide a strong understanding of process, instrumentation, PLC controls, SCADA and safety systems.
• Responsible for troubleshooting encounters that center around meeting production needs in the face of tight, frequently revised schedules and/or equipment failures, the start-up of new equipment, development of new products and processes.
• Optimize equipment utilization and efficiency by applying the latest development in machine procedures, diagnostic equipment, and more reliable electrical components.
• Develop practical solutions to repetitive equipment failure problems that contribute to the effectiveness of the maintenance effort.
• Contribute engineering expertise to project work and selection of replacement or new equipment to help ensure consistency and standardization of components and ease of maintenance.
• Ensure all equipment recommended, repaired, or modified meets all company and governmental safety and health rules and regulations to help ensure safety and wellbeing of employees.
• Assist in the development of engineering or maintenance procedures and repair work to ensure they are safe, effective, and efficient. Expand, continually, knowledge of engineering and maintenance principals and practice.
• Maintain all plant OT network hardware and software
• Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards, including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, IATF 16949:2016, and ASI Certifications, where applicable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, automation or equivalent engineering degree or 10 yrs of practicing automation or controls engineering in a manufacturing environment
• Excellent communication (oral and written) skills; ability to communicate with all levels in the organization
• Desire to take initiative and develop a pro‑active relationship with employees through follow‑up, understanding their needs and fostering a collaborative relationship
• Ability to organize and prioritize responsibility; must be able to manage multiple tasks at once without sacrificing attention to detail
• Must be flexible and able to operate in a fast‑paced and demanding environment
• Must also possess leadership skills to direct, lead and develop other personnel to accomplish personal, plant and corporate objectives
• Good computer skills and experience with AutoCAD and or AutoCAD electrical
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office software, including but not limited to, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and machine safety
• Experience with Rockwell Automation PLC Controls
• Vendor and contractor management experience
• Data analysis skills a plus

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, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable. These are a few of the benefits we offer to support you and your family’s well‑being:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts – Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company‑paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
• Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
• 401(k) savings plan with company match
• Retiree Medical Plans – medical and prescription drug coverage through Novelis sponsored Retiree Health Access
• Retirement Savings Account
• Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
• Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance

Location Profile

Opened in 1985 the Uhrichsville facility produces flat rolled aluminum coil. The Recycling mill prepares scrap aluminum that is used in the rolling mill to create rolled aluminum coils to a desired gauge. Anneals temper the aluminum then it is leveled and sized to customer specification. Employing more than 400 people the facility produces aluminum sheet for building and construction automotive distribution transportation and consumer durable applications.

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.