Automation Engineer Jobs

Novelis Oswego has an exciting opportunity for an Automation Engineer! This position is responsible for managing systems engineering in the areas of automation and computer systems to contribute to the achievement of the Manufacturing Unit's safety, quality, and cost objectives.

Responsibilities

• Promote external contacts with other operations research groups as necessary
• Direct vendors and consultants
• Support manufacturing by working closely with the Operations, Engineering and Process Groups
• Application of state-of-the-art technology and techniques to resolve complex engineering problems
• Application of mature engineering knowledge in planning and conducting projects having a scope for independent accomplishment and coordination of responsible assignments
• Performs special study programs involving technical data of a complex nature
• Involvement in equipment, operator, and maintenance training programs
• Must be willing to keep current with the ever-changing technology, balancing it with the needs of the operations to bring forth improvements in process control, process automation and process management systems and methods
• Maintenance of existing automated systems

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required
• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering, or related discipline
• Programming experience in software language
• Experience working in an IT environment organization
• Software skills in software analysis, design, methodology, and architecture

Qualifications, Cont.

• Must be flexible and able to operate in a fast-paced environment, with ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize work
• Ability to develop relationships with employees
• Experience in Windows operating system management and configuration as it pertains to a networked manufacturing environment
• Must possess leadership skills to direct, lead and develop other personnel to accomplish personal, plant and corporate objectives