Process Controls and Automation Engineer

ATI; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials science firm is seeking a Process Control & Automation Engineer for its facility in Pittsburgh. This role involves improving manufacturing processes by designing and integrating control and automation systems. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in a related field and preferred experience in electrical process control and automation. Responsibilities include analyzing processes, applying engineering principles, and collaborating with teams on projects. Join us to tackle significant challenges and be part of a company that thrives on high expectations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field is required.
• 3 years of experience in electrical process control and automation is preferred.
• Knowledge of Siemens Drives S120, G150, and Simotion controls is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and troubleshoot challenges for continuous improvement.
• Apply engineering principles for automation system efficiency.
• Collaborate with teams to implement process control strategies.
• Provide technical expertise for capital projects.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Process optimization

Project management methodologies

Troubleshooting process problems

Electro-mechanical system modeling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Siemens PLC systems

Siemens PCS7 HMI

Siemens Simocode

IBA data analysis tools

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.

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 will be 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).

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.