Controls Engineer

Job Description

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 is currently seeking a Controls Engineer to join our facility located in Irvine, CA. As a successful Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for improving and streamlining our manufacturing process by designing, modifying, and installing automated systems; also by troubleshooting and maintaining all programmable and hardwired logic devices of industrial control equipment including Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), Distributed Control Systems, Human Machine Interfaces (HMI), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems (SCADA), and AC drives. A successful Controls Engineer is a problem solver and strong communicator who will gain a strong understanding of the operations to identify and develop efficient methods and processes to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and reliability through technology innovation.

• Provide controls and electrical support to equipment such as hydraulic presses, gas-fired furnaces, and other equipment with the goal of eliminating unplanned downtime.
• Tune PID parameters to ensure furnace and presses conform to customer requirements
• Prepare and maintain all data/documents regarding inspections, routine maintenance and modifications on control system components per preventive maintenance plans and/or assigned work orders.
• Partner with engineers, designers, operators and other cross-functional teams on matters involving requirements or performance of tools, machinery, equipment, buildings or facilities to ensure strong outputs, reliability and efficiencies
• Assure machine controls are in compliance with environmental health and safety regulations as determined by EH&S.
• Develop machine control program modules, test procedures and training documents as needed.
• Apply programing updates and revisions to PLC applications throughout the plant and maintain a revision/change log.
• Manage projects within cost and time constraints as assigned.
• Determine and communicate facility requirements needed to support controls projects.
• Provide equipment operating procedures for new or modified control systems.
• Consult and communicate with department managers to plan and schedule downtime as needed.
• Support the installation and purchase of new equipment.
• Recommend improvements and ensure solutions lead to greater requirements for reliability
• Lead continuous improvement efforts of equipment through data obtained by acquisition tools that will result in cost reductions and improved efficiencies
• Perform other duties and assignments as assigned in accordance with established Company mission and values.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications

• 4-year degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering or an Associate Degree with
• A minimum of 5 year of experience in Industrial Control Systems applications.

Preferred

• 5+ years of experience programming PLC

Essential Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with cross-functional teams including ATI employees, customers and vendors.
• Excellent ability to determine root cause of a problem, establish corrective actions, and implement the actions, alone or as part of a team, to eliminate the problem.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong ability to prioritize, organize and schedule work effectively to meet objectives.
• Thorough understanding of Electrical and NFPA codes and Safety Regulations as related to electrical work.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000.

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- 20 days of paid vacation time based on work experience, 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.

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.

*It is ATI's policy to not provide immigration sponsorship for any of the company's positions.

ATI and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected be federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

Status

Full-time

Work Arrangement

Onsite