Automation Engineer

NovelisDavenport, IA

About The Position

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. The Novelis Davenport team is seeking an Automation Engineer . This position is responsible for managing systems engineering in the areas of automation and computer systems to contribute to the achievement of the Manufacturing Unit's safety, quality, and cost objectives.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering, or related rigor
  • Experience working in an IT environment organization
  • Strong communication skills
  • Software skills in software analysis, design, methodology, and architecture
  • Programming experience in software language
  • Ability to develop relationships with employees
  • Ability to direct, lead and develop other personnel to accomplish personal, plant and corporate objectives
  • Flexible and able to operate in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work
  • Experience in Windows operating system management and configuration as it pertains to a networked manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

  • 5 years of manufacturing experience
  • Understanding of TCP/IP networks
  • Experience in HMI/SCADA systems.
  • Experience with WonderWare HMI systems
  • Experience with SQL programming and relational databases
  • Experience in building client/server applications
  • Experience in multi-threaded applications development
  • Experience in supporting the process group and the maintenance group in reliability efforts

Responsibilities

  • Maintenance of existing automated systems
  • Application of mature engineering knowledge in planning and conducting projects having a scope for independent accomplishment and coordination of responsible assignments
  • Application of innovative technology and techniques to resolve complex engineering problems
  • Perform special study programs involving technical data of a complex nature
  • Support manufacturing by working closely with the Operations, Engineering and Process Groups
  • Direct vendors and consultants
  • Involvement in equipment, operator, and maintenance training programs
  • Promote external contacts with other operations research groups as necessary
  • Keep current with the ever-changing technology, balancing it with the needs of the operations to bring forth improvements in process control, process automation and process management systems and methods

Benefits

  • 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
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