Automation Engineer
Oswego, IL

Job Description

Information about Novelis

Novelis is the world leader in aluminum rolling, producing an estimated 14 percent of the world's flat-rolled aluminum products. With industry-leading assets and technology, Novelis produces the highest-quality aluminum sheet and foil products for customers in high-value markets including automotive, transportation, packaging, construction and printing.

Our customers include major brands such Jaguar, Ford, BMW, Coca-Cola, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Rexam, Ball, Crown, ThyssenKrupp and others. In addition to being the world leader in aluminum rolling, Novelis is leading the industry with our sustainability and recycling efforts. Currently, Novelis recycles 50 billion used beverage cans annually - enough to circle the earth more than 100 times.

Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, Novelis operates in 11 countries, has approximately 11,000 employees and reported revenue of approximately $9.9 billion for its 2016 fiscal year. For more information, please visit novelis.com and follow us at facebook.com/Novelis Inc and twitter.com/Novelis.

Position Overview

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

* Maintenance of existing automated systems
* Application of mature engineering knowledge in planning and conducting projects having a scope for independent accomplishment and coordination of responsible assignments
* Application of state-of-the-art technology and techniques to resolve complex engineering problems
* Performs special study programs involving technical data of a complex nature
* Support manufacturing by working closely with the Operations, Engineering and Process Groups
* Direct vendors and consultants
* Involvement in equipment, operator and maintenance training programs
* Promote external contacts with other operations research groups as necessary
* 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

Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Electrical, Computer, Software Engineering or related discipline
* 5 years of manufacturing experience preferred
* Strong communication skills required
* Software skills in software analysis, design, methodology, and architecture
* Programming experience in software development with Microsoft Visual Studio / Development tools and C# or VB.Net programming
* Understanding of TCP/IP networks Desired Qualifications
* Experience in HMI/SCADA systems. Experience with WonderWare HMI systems a plus.
* Experience with SQL programming and relational databases
* Experience in building client/server applications
* Experience in multi-threaded applications development
* Experience working in an IT environment organization
* Experience in Windows operating system management and configuration as it pertains to a networked manufacturing environment

About Oswego

Oswego, NY is a small city with a beautiful waterfront, complemented by the maritime theme found within the city. Our many parks afford a panoramic view of Lake Ontario, and we offer a beautifully preserved historical site at Fort Ontario. Oswego is centrally located in New York State, just 45 minutes north of Syracuse, making the Syracuse suburbs an easy commute. The State University of New York at Oswego is No. 18 on the U.S. News list of the best 50 public campuses in the Northern Region. Oswego's location makes it very attractive to outdoor enthusiasts with sailing, power boating, world class sport fishing and auto racing opportunities in our back yard. A short drive to the Adirondack Mountains provides countless opportunities for hiking, back packing, canoe/kayaking and camping on and around 46 peaks over 4,000 feet in altitude.