Automation Engineer

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Arconic is currently in search of an Automation Engineer to join our Engineering Team based in Springdale, Arkansas , in our Building & Construction Systems business unit.

As an Automation Engineer, you play a critical role in driving efficiency, consistency, and innovation across our manufacturing operations. By designing and implementing smart systems that streamline production, reduce downtime, improve quality, and increase throughput, your work directly impacts our ability to stay competitive, agile, and responsive to customer needs.

To be successful in this role, you must quickly master our technologies and equipment, applying advanced PLC programming skills to troubleshoot, implement changes, and restore systems to OEM standards. Success depends on your ability to adapt rapidly, collaborate across teams, communicate technical insights clearly, and drive continuous improvement in performance, reliability, and safety.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform and direct the design, development, and installation of complex engineering projects.
• Provide engineering innovations that will improve process control and product quality.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts and manage change control processes for PLC programming, serving as the primary expert for implementing modifications and restoring systems to original OEM specifications.
• Lead PLC integration of data to process data historians (e.g., OSI Pi and IBA).
• Maintain a current awareness of the latest technologies in mechanical, electrical, control, and automation systems.
• Develop and implement sustainable solutions to eliminate repetitive equipment failures.
• Lead and facilitate risk assessment and value analysis to make accurate engineering decisions for repair, replace, or redesign.
• Interact and clearly communicate with multiple levels within the organization across departments including finance, procurement, production, maintenance, and senior management.
• Provide OT (Operational Technology) support similar to IT functions.
• Work closely with automation and data systems to ensure seamless operations and data integrity.
• Improve the overall safety of the plant's equipment and processes.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

About Arconic

Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.

We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.

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United States EEO Statement : Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

About the Team

Springdale is a part of the Northwest Arkansas (NWA) metropolitan area and region within the Ozark Mountains. It is the 13th fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States. Near-by cities include Fayetteville, Rogers, and Bentonville. Our Springdale facility is located in the 4th largest city in the state of Arkansas.

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