Process Controls and Automation Engineer
ATI · Albany, OR
- Level
- Engineer
- Team
- Controls
- Base pay
- $66k–$105k
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 24 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
An engineer-level controls role at ATI (metals) in Albany, OR.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- PLC, Automation, AutoCAD, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $66k–$105k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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About the role
Responsibilities
- ◆Ensuring safe work practices around electrical power equipment and understanding of NFPA 70E and OR-OSHA
requirements
- ✓Collaborating with vendors, contractors, suppliers, planners, and craftspeople to coordinate equipment selection, purchasing , and installation
- ✓Designing, developing, and modifying machine control system architectures based on operational
requirements
and specifications
- ✓Supporting network systems related to PLC control, data collection, and data historization
- ✓Creating system documentation, including electrical drawings, network diagrams, block diagrams, and technical/user references
- ✓Writing machine control software for equipment installation, integration, and continuous improvement
- ✓Developing and maintaining Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs) throughout the facility
- ✓Leading and executing control system improvement projects
- ✓Utilizing and understanding SQL databases
Basic
Qualifications
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
- ✓Minimum of 5 years of industrial experience
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Proven to Perform.
From the edges of space to the bottoms of ocean, our materials are proven to perform – and so is our team. We’re hiring high performers as proven as our products. Join us.
ATI Millersburg Operations is seeking a Process Controls and Automation Engineer to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to support a growing, world-class manufacturing organization with multiple operational facilities. If you thrive in a dynamic environment and enjoy contributing to continuous improvement, this role may be the right fit for you.
The Process Controls and Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of equipment control systems that improve plant efficiency and reliability. This role also provides technical expertise to internal and external customers and suppliers and works closely with craftspeople to support day-to-day troubleshooting.
Primary
Successful candidates will
- •Knowledge of NEC & OESC, equipment specification, controls interfaces, and project management
- •Experience working with heavy industrial equipment, including hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- •Familiarity with Allen-Bradley PLCs, TCP/IP, Rockwell software suite, database design, MS Office, AVEVA HMIs and Historians, Ignition SQL Bridge, and AutoCAD
We thrive when the expectations are great, and the barriers are high. We're solving the world's most difficult challenges through materials science. Our advanced, integrated process technologies and proven performers give us a tremendous competitive advantage. When customers systems need to fly higher, dig deeper, stand stronger, and last longer -- anywhere on, above or below the earth -- ATI is proven to perform .
Total Rewards
ATI has a Total Rewards package to attract and retain top talent. As part of our Total Rewards package, we offer a competitive base pay with variable additional compensation opportunities. This includes:
- •A top 401K plan, including company match
- •Health insurance (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, short and long-term disability, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Programs
- •15 days of paid vacation time, along with 12 paid holidays
- •Performance bonus
- •Optional employee paid programs such as Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Pet Insurance
Our Total Rewards program and options available to an employee & may vary depending on multiple factors, including location and hire date. Hourly pay rates are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.