Automation Engineering
About the role
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 Molten Metal Process Engineering team located in Spokane, Washington, is seeking an Automation Engineer who will report to the Automation Engineering Leader. This position will support Novelis sites and projects through a combination of remote assistance and onsite work. Travel to Novelis plants will be required based on project and site‑support needs. The position level will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, technical knowledge, and demonstrated capabilities. The scope, independence, and complexity of assigned work will align with the candidate’s qualifications.
Responsibilities
- Develop, program, test, and troubleshoot PLC, SCADA, and HMI systems for industrial equipment.
- Create and modify control logic using platforms such as Allen‑Bradley Studio 5000 and, less frequently, Siemens TIA Portal.
- Support plant troubleshooting, equipment upgrades, process improvements, and capital projects through remote and on‑site work.
- Commission automated systems, including design review, functional testing, issue resolution, startup support, and technical documentation.
- Work with operations, engineering teams, project collaborators, and external suppliers during equipment design, testing, installation, and startup.
- Apply sound engineering judgment while considering safety, operations, maintenance, technical performance, schedule, and cost.
- Manage assigned work, communicate status and risks, and provide clear technical data, reports, recommendations, and documentation.
- Contribute to site projects and regional or global initiatives.
- Depending on experience, assignments may include independently defining and leading moderately complex automation work.
- Develop expertise in automation systems and remelt equipment.
- Experienced candidates may serve as a subject matter resource and provide technical guidance to engineers and site partners.
- Follow Novelis safety requirements and use equipment in a safe operating manner.
- Adhere to and support company quality, environmental, health & safety, and certification standards.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent related field.
- Ability to test and troubleshoot industrial hardware and software.
- Ability to communicate technical information clearly and work effectively both independently and in multi‑functional teams.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments, maintain accurate technical documentation, and complete work with an appropriate level of supervision.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- Ability to travel globally up to 25% annually.
- Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (visa sponsorship not provided).