Automation Engineer chez Arconic Corporation
Arconic Corporation · Springdale, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Professional
- Bureau à Springdale
Arconic is currently in search of an Automation Engineer to join our Engineering Team based in Springdale, Arkansas, and for our Building & Construction Systems business unit.
As an Automation Engineer, you play a critical role in driving efficiency, consistency, and innovation across our manufacturing operations. By designing and implementing smart systems that streamline production, reduce downtime, improve quality, and increase throughput, your work directly impacts our ability to stay competitive, agile, and responsive to customer needs.
To be successful in this role, you must quickly master our technologies and equipment, applying advanced PLC programming skills to troubleshoot, implement changes, and restore systems to OEM standards. Success depends on your ability to adapt rapidly, collaborate across teams, communicate technical insights clearly, and drive continuous improvement in performance, reliability, and safety.
Primary Responsibilities
- Perform and direct the design, development, and installation of complex engineering projects.
- Provide engineering innovations that will improve process control and product quality.
- Lead troubleshooting efforts and manage change control processes for PLC programming, serving as the primary expert for implementing modifications and restoring systems to original OEM specifications.
- Lead PLC integration of data to process data historians (e.g., OSI Pi and IBA).
- Maintain a current awareness of the latest technologies in mechanical, electrical, control, and automation systems.
- Develop and implement sustainable solutions to eliminate repetitive equipment failures.
- Lead and facilitate risk assessment and value analysis to make accurate engineering decisions for repair, replace, or redesign.
- Interact and clearly communicate with multiple levels within the organization across departments including finance, procurement, production, maintenance, and senior management.
- Provide OT (Operational Technology) support similar to IT functions.
- Work closely with automation and data systems to ensure seamless operations and data integrity.
- Improve the overall safety of the plant’s equipment and processes.
At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- List no more than 10 major responsibilities or goals of the position.
Also note:
- Can include requirements around travel, relocation eligibility or other important information a candidate might need to know before applying – like the reporting relationships or other team info.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science from an accredited institution.
- 2 years’ experience with PLC ladder logic and HMI programming.
- 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 (in addition to Basic Qualifications)
- Development and troubleshooting utilizing Rockwell Software Suite (rsLogix, Factorytalk View Studio, Motion / servo control).
- Experience with troubleshooting and configuration of hardware for industrial ethernet networks.
- Experience using and configuring OSI PI and or IBA historians for process data.
- Experience with the development of Power BI, SQL queries, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Active Directory, Windows machine staging processes, and Network Management.
- Experience with using Microsoft Project.
- Experience retrofitting and upgrading complex and large-scale control systems.
- Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES).
About Company
Springdale is a part of the Northwest Arkansas (NWA) metropolitan area and region within the Ozark Mountains. Nearby cities include Fayetteville, Rogers, and Bentonville. It is the 13th fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States. Growth is driven by several Fortune 500 companies, including Arconic, as well as over 1,300 suppliers and vendors drawn to the region by these large businesses. NWA amenities include the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Walmart AMP and Razorback Regional Greenway.
Our Springdale facility is located in the 4th largest city in the state of Arkansas. Located in both Washington and Benton counties, our city is a diverse and friendly community. Catch a ride on the beautifully restored Arkansas and Missouri Railroad or visit the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the scenic waters of Beaver Lake for water sports and relaxation, and the multitude of parks and trails of the Ozarks. Home to the Randal Tyson Recreational Complex and the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks, Springdale offers many unique world-class attractions. See more about Springdale here: explorespringdale.com.
Company
Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.
At Arconic, we:
Act With Integrity : We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
Safeguard our Future : We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
Grow Stronger Together : We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
Earn Customer Loyalty : We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
Drive Operational Excellence : We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
Create Value : We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.
United States EEO Statement: Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
