Senior Automation Engineer

USALCO; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of aluminum-based products is seeking a seasoned Controls Engineer to enhance automation and comply with company policies. The role demands a detail-oriented professional who excels in communication, safety, and quality standards, focusing on continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment. With a requirement for significant experience, this position offers the opportunity to lead critical projects while training junior team members.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Siemens TIA Portal and SCADA systems.
• 8-10 years of experience in Controls Engineering, ideally in manufacturing.
• Familiar with LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead automation process improvements and maintenance activities.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Provide leadership for automation upgrades and project integrations.

Skills

Design and program Siemens TIA Portal

Web, mobile, API and database testing

SCADA/PLC systems

Microsoft Office Applications

Organizational and planning skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical and Mathematical aptitude

Troubleshooting and problem-solving

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Job description

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified.

USALCO, LLC is a major unit within the manufacturing network of a leading provider of aluminum-based component products used in water treatment, pulp and paper manufacturing, the making of catalysts for oil refining, the housing market and other sectors. The right individual will have a can-do attitude, the ability to be part of a team while operating independently, and consistently performs to very high standards.

JOB SUMMARY:

The individual in this role is responsible for continuously improving the automation and technology, while assuring compliance is achieved in all company associated policies. The position requires a motivated, detail oriented, and results driven team player who:

• Incorporates safety and quality into every decision while performing day-to-day activities
• Maintains superior communications with all levels in the organization and suppliers.
• Will actively seek out opportunities for process improvement and take responsibility for their implementation

The employee in this position will be a positive-natured, task-oriented individual with operating and administrative experience. The person must possess excellent communication, people skills necessary to work with all departments and be a creative and entrepreneurial thinker.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBITIES:

• Meeting all safety requirements of USALCO for the job functions being performed, and ensuring that reporting personnel and contractors under your supervision follow all OSHA and safety standards.
• Using a continuous improvement mindset to help increase safety, quality, profitability, efficiency and productivity through technology, personnel training and process improvement.
• Lead automation process improvements and maintenance activities.
• Providing leadership for automation upgrades and new installation projects.
• Modernization of logical control systems for plant facilities and processes to improve product quality and working conditions.
• Serve an active role in implementing SCADA and ERP integration.
• Train and mentor junior engineers and plant personnel as needed.
• Work with local and remote teams to train and maintain control systems.
• Originating and maintaining design documents to successfully meet departmental and project requirements.
• Ensure all control project maintenance is preformed, including secured backed up.
• Ensure systems conform with the standards and associated documentation.
• Providing appropriate performance analysis and reports and justifications for projects and maintenance programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned in support of business goals and objectives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Must be proficient in the Design and program Siemens TIA Portal, Step 7, and WinCC platforms.
• Knowledge and understanding of web, mobile, API and database testing technologies.
• Experience with SCADA/PLC systems such as WinCC SCADA, Ignition or VTScada.
• Ability to effectively work with Microsoft Office Applications at a high-level proficiency
• Understanding of process systems including batch and continuous.
• Requires strong organizational and planning skills
• Must be dependable, flexible and able to respond on short notice to satisfy requirements of customers.
• Requires good interpersonal and communication skills, well written
• Strong Analytical and Mathematical aptitude
• Understand and support all current Good Manufacturing & Lean principles, safety and environmental regulations.
• Demonstrates excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

EDUCATION:

• A BS Degree Engineering, preferred in Electrical, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in Controls Engineering
• Manufacturing, Chemical, Pharmaceutical or Food manufacturing environment, preferred
• Experience with LEAN manufacturing and Six Sigma, preferred
• NSF and ISO processes with procedure and audit experience

REQUIREMENTS:

• Available for up to 25% Travel.

USALCO is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. As a general policy, USALCO does not offer employment visa sponsorships upon hire or in the future.