Automation Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and program new manufacturing technology.
• Support current technology in use at various Howmet Plants.
• Work with design teams, plant automation technicians, operators, and vendors.
• Follow through the build phase and implementation of equipment into production, including establishing PM's and critical spare parts.
• Provide support and development of automation technicians across multiple Howmet facilities.
• Support engineering and manufacturing teams to improve existing processes.
• Carefully coordinate robotic service visits.
• Responsible for Software Control.
• Develop troubleshooting guides for plant technicians.
• Automation System Integration - Integrate ADR systems with robotics, PLCs, MES, SCADA, and automotive production lines.
• Ensure seamless communication between inspection hardware, automation controllers, and quality databases.
• Analyze data trends, defect signatures, and system performance.
• Develop algorithms or rulesets to improve detection accuracy and reduce false positives.
• Identify bottlenecks in inspection and automation workflows.
• Implement improvements that increase throughput, reduce scrap, and enhance repeatability.
• Lead investigations into defect trends, equipment failures, and process deviations using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Conduct validation, calibration, and capability studies for ADR and NDT systems to ensure compliance with automotive quality standards.
• Partner with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and NDT Level II/III personnel to ensure inspection systems meet operational and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation, inspection procedures, and compliance records aligned with automotive and NDT standards.
• Drive initiatives aligned with Lean, Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0, focusing on automation, digital inspection, and data-driven quality.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or Engineering Technology.
• At least two years of automation experience.
• Up to 50% travel to other Howmet facilities.