Job Title:
Electrical and Controls Systems Engineer

Company: Arconic

Location: alcoa, TN

Created: 2024-05-04

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

Arconic has an exciting opportunity for an Electrical and Control Systems Engineer to work with Arconic's Rolled Products and Extrusions Manufacturing Technology and Engineering (MTE) - Automation and Smart Manufacturing Team. The Electrical and Control Systems Engineer will provide expert consulting service, advice, and on-site support for Arconic's GRPE MTE in the areas of equipment reliability and process improvement. The MTE group is responsible for equipment reliability improvement, process improvement, equipment troubleshooting and upgrade support, automation and smart manufacturing, standard practice implementation, and major capital projects. This is a key role in the Manufacturing Technology and Engineering organization within the Rolled Products and Extrusions businesses of Arconic Inc. This business group has several domestic and international locations, with various manufacturing facilities the Electrical and Systems Control Engineer will support. The incumbent will be required to act with a high degree of autonomy in the performance of assignments. The home of the group and the ideal location for the incumbent is based 20 miles outside of Knoxville, TN, but the internal applicants may also choose to be based in Lancaster, PA or Davenport, IA. At Arconic, we are looking for people who share our values of integrity, inclusion, and diversity, and who demonstrate agility, results commitment, and the capability to grow themselves and others. In return, we offer the opportunity to Grow Together with ongoing opportunities for professional growth provided by a constantly changing environment, working alongside employees who value the people they work with just as much as the work they do. Responsibilities for Internal CandidatesPrimary Responsibilities: The incumbent will report into the Automation and Smart Manufacturing Manager for the MTE which is responsible for the deployment of Process Control, Automation and Smart Manufacturing solutions, including the electrical aspects of equipment, control systems, process support, and capital projects globally. Responsibility for the deployment and enhancement of process control systems as well as optimization of process equipment for improving quality and capacity. Additional Responsibilities:Responsible for equipment design, process control systems (PCS), and operations related to manufacturing processes associated with sheet and plate processing and extrusion technology;Optimization of process equipment for improving quality and capacity, and deployment and enhancement of process control systems;Be a self-starter with ability to determine priorities based upon specific business needs of our various businesses;Able to work well with a broad group of cultures and cross functional teams;Strong leadership for both completion of development projects and successful implementation in our production facilities;Solve difficult equipment and process problems for all Arconic's Rolled Products and Extrusions locations;The position requires travel, 25-50% of the time. Some of the travel may be international with the majority being in North America.The position may require relocation; this will be determined on a case-by case basis. This position could be located in Knoxville, TN; Davenport, IA; or Lancaster, PAQualifications for Internal CandidatesBasic Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution5 years of Electrical Engineering or Automation systems experience in process control systems and controls theory fundamentals.5 years of experience in application of process control and automation in industrial processes.Experience of working on capital projects: project management, engineering, installation and commissioningExperience specifying andor programming applying PLC's, HMI's, SCADA systems and drives;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. Preferred Qualifications MSEE with focus on control systems10 years' experience in aluminum or steel industry, or similar with experience of working on rolling processes in an engineering positionAbility to work in Linux operating systems C-programming language experience