Instrumentation Specialist- DC Casting
Constellium · Muscle Shoals, AL
- Level
- Specialist
- Team
- Reliability
- Degree
- Preferred
- Experience asked
- 7+ years
- Industry
- Metals
- Posted
- 26 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A specialist reliability role at Constellium (metals) in Muscle Shoals, AL. An instrumentation specialist is responsible for installing, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing the electrical, electronic, and pneumatic equipment used to monitor and control automated systems.
- They ask for
- 7+ years · degree preferred
- Tools it names
- Root cause, PLC, Casting, EHS / safety
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
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From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Reliability Engineer roles in Alabama: typical posted base $101k–$148k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 20 reliability engineer openings in Alabama, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
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How this role compares
Against 19 other live reliability postings in Alabama.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- More than usual (7+ vs 5+)
Typical $101k–$148k, from 5 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Root cause 65%
- ✓ Team leadership 35%
- Tooling 30%
- FMEA 25%
- ✓ PLC 20%
- SAP 20%
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This plant: Constellium in Muscle Shoals
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Job Summary
An instrumentation specialist is responsible for installing, calibrating, maintaining, and repairing the electrical, electronic, and pneumatic equipment used to monitor and control automated systems. They play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and safety of manufacturing and industrial processes by working with systems like programmable logic controllers (PLCs) and supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA). It is a hands-on, detail-oriented, and physically demanding role within a manufacturing or foundry environment.
Responsibilities
- ◆Assist in the installation and commissioning of new instrumentation and control systems, including wiring, mounting, and testing.
- ◆Perform routine and emergency maintenance on all equipment, such as transmitters, indicators, and controllers.
- ◆Calibrate instruments using specialized tools and software to ensure they operate within specified parameters.
- ◆Troubleshoot complex systems to diagnose and repair electrical, mechanical, and software-related issues.
- ◆Interpret technical documents, including piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs), blueprints, and wiring schematics.
- ◆Maintain accurate and detailed records of all maintenance, calibrations, and repairs performed on equipment. Document repair actions, irregularities, and ongoing maintenance needs.
- ◆Provide technical guidance, expertise, and on-the-job training to Operations and Maintenance personnel. Serve as a subject matter expert during complex repair scenarios.
- ◆Ensure all work is compliant with industry standards and safety regulations, such as OSHA and electrical codes. Enforce and adhere to all foundry-specific safety protocols, including those for molten metal handling, Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and personal protective equipment (PPE) in high-temperature environments.
- ◆The ability to work collaboratively with engineers and other production and maintenance teams to improve manufacturing processes and equipment performance.
Qualifications
- ✓A minimum of 5-7 years of related electrical or electronics experience in industrial manufacturing.
- ✓An associate degree or technical certification in instrumentation, electronics, or a related field is preferred.
- ✓Strong knowledge of electronic, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems, including PLCs, motors, and control valves.
- ✓Ability to apply critical thinking and analysis to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
- ✓Meticulous approach to work to ensure high precision in measurements and calibrations.
- ✓Expertise in reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical manuals.
- ✓Proficiency with a variety of hand, power, and diagnostic tools.
- ✓Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis abilities.
- ✓Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate with colleagues and document work.
- ✓This role requires working in a loud, dusty, and high-temperature environment. The candidate must be capable of lifting heavy objects, working in confined spaces, and being on call for emergency repairs.
- ✓The ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations, may be required.
- ✓Physical demands can include heavy lifting, bending, climbing, and working in confined spaces.
About Constellium Muscle Shoals, Al
Constellium is a world leader in the development and manufacture of high value-added aluminum products and solutions for a wide range of markets and applications, focusing on aerospace, automotive and packaging. Constellium also has nearly 12,000 employees worldwide. We are committed to minimizing the environmental impact of our operations and improving the life cycle footprint of aluminum throughout the value chain. In our company, safety is essential, it is one of our core values without compromise. By joining our company, you will discover a multicultural company (over 20 nationalities) which is committed to diversity and the well-being of its employees.
