Automation Engineer-PLC

Arconic’s Springdale Arkansas Plant is looking for an Automation Engineer-PLC to join the Manufacturing Engineering Team.  The automation engineer is responsible for researching, developing, and implementing physical and digital automation solutions for the Springdale Arkansas location.  These solutions will aim to improve plant safety, efficiency, and productivity.  The Engineer will also be responsible for Capital Execution which includes developing project cost estimates, providing project justification, contract / vendor management, and project cost accounting. The Engineer will also be the lead person for at least one safety protocol.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

• Improve the overall safety of the plant’s equipment and processes.
• Provide engineering innovations that will improve process control and product quality.
• Perform / direct the design, development, and installation of complex engineering projects.
• Lead PLC integration of data to process data historians.  (OSI Pi and IBA as examples)
• Maintain a current awareness of the latest technologies in mechanical, electrical, control, and automation systems.
• Develop and implement engineering solutions to eliminate repetitive equipment failures.
• Lead/Facilitate risk assessment and value analysis to make accurate engineering decisions for repair/replace/redesign.
• Interact and clearly communicate with multiple levels within the organization across departments including finance, procurement, production, maintenance, and senior management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor 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:

• Preferred experience with programming:  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 aluminum extruding, painting, or anodizing.
• Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES).

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 are proud that 77% of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80% of our employees would recommend their managers to others. 

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 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. 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.