Controls Engineer

Kawneer; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Arconic Corporation in Lafayette, IN seeks a Controls Engineer to design, develop and implement advanced control systems for extrusion manufacturing operations. You will lead automation upgrades, upgrade projects, and capital initiatives to enhance safety, reliability and efficiency.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting PLCs/HMIs/VFDs, developing electrical schematics and control narratives, and coordinating with maintenance, OEMs and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting.
• Experience leading automation and control projects with installations and modernization efforts.

Responsibilities

• 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, OEMs, and vendors.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for controls and automation systems.
• Drive continuous improvements 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.

Skills

PLC programming

Troubleshooting

Industrial controls

Automation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Controls/Automation Engineering background

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

HMI

SCADA systems

VFDs

Job description

• Locations 3131 E. Main Street, Lafayette, IN, 47905, US

Job Description

A r con i c i s c u rr e n t l y i n s e a r ch of ControlsEngineer to join our Engineering group ba s ed i n Lafayette,

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The C on t r o l s En g i ne e r wi l l suppo r t e x t r u s i on m an u f a c t u ri ng op e r a ti o n s by d e s i gn i ng, m a i n t a i n i n g, and im p r o v i ng i ndu s t r i a l a u t o m a t i on and co n tr o l s y s t e m s t hat d ri v e p r odu c ti o n p e rf or m an c e.

This role is r e s p o ns i b l e f o r e n h an c i ng e qu i p m e n t r e l i a b i l it y, l e ad i ng au t o m a t i on a n d co n tr o l s p r o j e c t s, t r ou b l e s hoo t i ng co m p l ex sy s t e m s, and i m p l e m e n t i ng t e c h n o l o g y s o l u ti ons t h at i m p r o ve s a f e t y, qu a l i t y, p r od u c t i v i t y, and su s t a i n a b i l i t y w it h i n a h i g h- pe rf or m an c e a e r osp a ce m a nu f a c t u ri ng en v ir o n m e n t .

Responsibilities

Lead a u t o m a ti o n , co n tr o l s, and e l e c t r i c a l up g r a d e p r o j e c t s, i n c l u d i ng e qu i p m e nt i n s t a l l a t i ons and m od e r n i z a t i o n e f f o r t s.

De si gn, dev e l op, and i m p l e m e n t co n t r ol s t r a t eg i es t o i m p r o ve e qu i p m e nt p e r f o r m an c e a nd r e l i a b i l i t y.

M a na g e c a p i t a l p r o j e c t s i n v o l v i ng a u t o m a t i on, co n tr o l sy s t e m s, a nd p r o c e s s i m p r o ve m e n t s .

Troub l e s h o ot and r e s o l ve i s su e s i nv o l v i ng P LC s, HM Is , V F D s, s e r vos, n e t w o r ks, i n s tr u m e n t a ti o n, and p r o c e s s c o n tr o l s.

D ev el op and m a i n t a in e l e c t ri c al s c h e m a t i c s , con t r o l n a rr a ti v e s , and s y s t em doc u m en t a t i o n. C oo r d i na t e p r o j e ct w o r k wi t h m a i n t e n an c e p e r son n e l , c on t r a c t o r s , O EMs, and v e n do r s.

Suppo r t p r ev e n t i ve a n d p re d i c ti v e m a in t e n an c e p r o g r a m s f or con t r o l s a n d a u t o m a ti on sy s t e m s.

D ri ve co n ti n u ous im p r o ve m e n t i n i ti a t i ves f oc u s e d o n s af e t y, q ua li t y, r e l i a b i l it y , p r odu c ti v i t y, a n d en er g y e f f i c i en c y.

C o ll a bo r a t e w it h p r o d uc t i o n, m a in t en a nc e , q ua li t y, a n d s a f e t y t e a m s t o a c h i e v e o pe r a ti o nal ob j e c t i ve s .

Suppo r t c o m mi s s i o n i n g, s t a rt up, and v a l i d a ti o n of new equ i p m e n t a nd co n t r ol sy st e m s.

Qualifications

B a c he l o r ' s d e g r e e i n El e c t r i c a l E n g i n e e r i ng, C o n t r o l s E n g i n e e r i n g, A u t o m a t i on E n G i n e e r i ng, o r a r e l a t e d d i s c i p l i ne.

3+ ye a r s o f e x pe r i e n ce i n i n dus t ri a l c on t r o l s, a u t o m a ti o n, or m an u f a c t u ri ng en g i n e e ri n g.

St r o n g w o r k i n g k n o w l e d ge of P L C p r o g r a m mi n g and t r oub l e s h o o t i ng, p r e f e r ab l y A ll e n - B r a d l e y C on tr o l Lo g i x a n d C o m pa c t Logix p l a tf o r m s.

Expe r i en c e w i t h H M I s, S C AD A sy st e m s, i nd u s t ri a l ne t w o r k i ng, V F D s, s e r vos, m o ti o n co n tr o l , and i n s t r u m e n t a t i on.

A b i l it y t o r e a d and d ev e l op e l e c t ri c al s c h e m a t i c s , P & I D s, a nd c o n t r ol sy s t e m do c u m e n t a ti o n.

Expe r i en c e m an a g i ng au t o m a ti on and c a p it a l i m p r ov e m e n t p r o j e c t s f r om con c ept t h r o u gh co m m i s s i on i ng.

St r o n g an a l y ti c a l , t r oub l e s h oo t i ng, c o m m u n i c a ti o n, a n d p r o j e c t l e a d e r s h i p s k i l l s.

K no w l edge of i nd u s t ri a l s a f e t y s ys t e m s a nd m a c h i ne sa f e gu a r d i ng p ri n c i p l e s .

Expe r i en c e i n a e r os p a c e m anu f a c t u r i ng, a l u mi n u m ex t r us i on, m e t a l s p r oc e s s i ng, o r he a vy i ndu s t r i a l en v i r on m en t s p r e f e r r ed.

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.

Preferrred Qualifications:

Experience in aluminum extrusion or metalworking industries.

Familiarity with AS9100, NadCap, or other aerospace quality standards.

About Us

Arconic Corporationis a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.

At Arconic, we:

Act With Integrity :We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.

Safeguard our Future :We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.

Grow Stronger Together :We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.

Earn Customer Loyalty :We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.

Drive Operational Excellence :We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.

Create Value :We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.

This position is subject to Export Control Law: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.

United States EEO Statement:Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

About the Team

Lafayette Operations in Lafayette, IN is located approximately 60 miles from the state's capital, Indianapolis and is the home to Purdue University. Our Lafayette location has been continuously running in Lafayette community since 1938. We are an Aluminum Extrusions plant for Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial and Defense facility.