Process Controls and Automation Engineer

ATI; Brackenridge (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ATI is seeking a Process Control and Automation Engineer to support the Hot Rolling Process Facility in Brackenridge, PA. You will design, implement, and integrate PLC, DCS, HMI, and SCADA solutions to improve efficiency and reliability at a market-leading facility that produces specialty metals for global customers.

The role emphasizes developing expertise of HRPF operations, implementing continuous improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver advanced process control

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro‑mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, ECE or related field.
• 3 years of electrical process control and automation experience.
• Experience with Siemens Level I PLC systems, PCS7 HMI, and TDC.
• Knowledge of Siemens Drives S120, G150, Simotion and related components.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and troubleshoot challenges to recommend continuous improvement strategies and solutions.
• Apply engineering principles to improve operating efficiency of automation systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement process control models and strategies.
• Provide technical expertise for capital projects, evaluations, and modifications.
• Maintain and update process documentation regularly.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI/SCADA

Process optimization

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Electro-mechanical systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens Level I PLC systems

Siemens PCS7 HMI

Siemens TDC

Siemens Drives S120

Siemens Simocode

AS-i

Job description

Proven to Perform. From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform -- and so is our team. We're hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.

Process Control & Automation Engineer

ATI is seeking to hire a Process Control & Automation Engineer to support our Hot Rolling Process Facility (HRPF) in Brackenridge, Pennsylvania (suburb of Pittsburgh).

Our HRPF is a $1.2B state‑of‑the‑art manufacturing facility that enables us to respond faster, develop new products to match our customers' changing needs, and produce specialty and stainless products in unprecedented geometries.

As a Process Control and Automation Engineer, you're responsible for improving and streamlining our manufacturing processes through the design, configuration, implementation and integration of process control and automation systems. You'll develop process control applications utilizing Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Distributed Control Systems, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA).

A successful Process Control and Automation Engineer will quickly develop a strong understanding of the HRPF to identify and develop efficient methods and processes to improve effectiveness, efficiency and reliability through technology innovation. A successful Process Control & Automation Engineer will add to the expertise and knowledge in a facility that is a market leader in delivering specialty metal coils, stainless steel sheet and specialty plate to global customers.

Essential Functions

• Analyze and troubleshoot challenges to appropriately recommend continuous improvement strategies and solutions
• Apply advanced engineering principles and process control strategies to improve operating efficiency of new and existing automation systems
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to implement process control models, strategies, and other methods for ensuring strong outputs, reliability and efficiency
• Provide technical expertise in support of capital projects, process evaluation, and project modifications.
• Assure process documentation is regularly developed and maintained

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electro‑mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, ECE or related field

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 years of electrical process control and automation experience
• Experience with Siemens Level I PLC systems, Siemens PCS7 HMI, and Siemens TDC
• Specific knowledge of Siemens Drives S120, G150, and Simotion controls
• Intelligent motor control centers utilizing Siemens Simocode and AS‑i.

Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with technical and non‑technical cross‑functional teams
• Strong ability to lead, participate in, or act independently to identify and implement process optimization and continuous improvement initiatives at existing manufacturing facilities
• Ability to manage daily and project tasks using structured project management methodologies
• Strong ability to analyze and troubleshoot process problems utilizing data archive and analysis tools such as IBA
• Competent at collecting pertinent information related to project and diagnostic activities and recording these for posterity
• Proven understanding of electro‑mechanical system modeling

We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform.

It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.