Job DescriptionArconic is currently in search of
ControlsEngineerto join our
Engineering groupbased in
Lafayette,IN.
Controls Engineer Position Summary The Controls Engineer will support extrusion manufacturing operations by designing, maintaining, and improving industrial automation and control systems that drive production performance. This role is responsible for enhancing equipment reliability, leading automation and controls projects, troubleshooting complex systems, and implementing technology solutions that improve safety, quality, productivity, and sustainability within a high-performance aerospace manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities• Support and optimize PLC, HMI, SCADA, drive, and motion-control systems for extrusion production equipment.
• Lead automation, controls, and electrical upgrade projects, including equipment installations and modernization efforts.
• Design, develop, and implement control strategies to improve equipment performance and reliability.
• Manage capital projects involving automation, control systems, and process improvements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues involving PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servos, networks, instrumentation, and process controls.
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics, control narratives, and system documentation.
• Coordinate project work with maintenance personnel, contractors, OEMs, and vendors.
• Support preventive and predictive maintenance programs for controls and automation systems.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and energy efficiency.
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, quality, and safety teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Support commissioning, startup, and validation of new equipment and control systems.
QualificationsBasic QualificationBachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Controls Engineering, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 3+ years of experience in industrial controls, automation, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong working knowledge of PLC programming and troubleshooting, preferably Allen-Bradley
ControlLogix and CompactLogix platforms.
• Experience with HMIs, SCADA systems, industrial networking, VFDs, servos, motion control, and instrumentation.
• Ability to read and develop electrical schematics, P&IDs, and control system documentation.
• Experience managing automation and capital improvement projects from concept through commissioning.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and project leadership skills.
• Knowledge of industrial safety systems and machine safeguarding principles.
• Experience in aerospace manufacturing, aluminum extrusion, metals processing, or heavy industrial environments preferred.
PreferredQualifications:• Experience in aluminum extrusion or metalworking industries.
• Familiarity with AS9100, NadCap, or other aerospace quality standards.
• Exposure to casting/molten metal facilities.
About the TeamLafayette Operations in Lafayette, IN is located approximately 60 miles from the state's capital, Indianapolis and is the home to Purdue University. Our Lafayette location has been continuously running in Lafayette community since 1938. We are an Aluminum Extrusions plant for Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial and Defense facility.
