Kaiser Aluminum · 18 hours ago
Automation & Controls Engineer - Manufacturing Support
Spokane, WA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
$70K/yr - $125K/yr
0+ years expKaiser Aluminum is a company focused on environmental sustainability and employee growth. They are seeking a Manufacturing Support Automation & Controls Engineer to improve process capability, lower manufacturing costs, and enhance reliability within their operations at the Trentwood facilities.
AerospaceAutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Validate and maintain control system design/architecture for new and existing equipment
Provide support and coordination for equipment start-ups and maintenance outages
Assist in trouble-shooting equipment control and electrical systems
Provide engineering support for the maintenance and operations resources during troubleshooting and RCA activities
Perform controlled process improvement changes in PLC systems, HMI systems, and in level 2 server and coordination systems
Coordinate with vendors, process engineers, and production personnel for continuous improvement
Develop project scope, feasibility, cost estimates, and schedule, for assigned projects
Prepare, organize, and update project documentation (Manuals, PM's spare parts, correspondence, drawings, drawing lists, material listings, etc.)
Help support and develop a culture at Kaiser Trentwood that promotes lean thinking and right first time for all work performed
Collaborates with the operational team to develop and report performance metrics against targets to determine gaps in performance and recommends/executes improvement initiatives
Advise the team on improvement opportunities through requirements gathering, data extraction/transformation, organized analysis and effective visualization of information
Drive process consistency through standard work, process control, right first time, and management of change
Comply with all safety, quality and environmental regulations
Qualification
Required
An undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering
A degree in Computer Engineering combined with industrial experience may substitute for the Electrical Engineering degree
An undergraduate degree in ME Automation with sufficient coursework in automation/robotics may also substitute
0-5 years previous electrical engineering experience
Experience with industrial PLC systems, HMI systems or distributed control systems, or relevant laboratory education
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong PC skills, including Windows, Word, and Excel
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and organizational skills
Proven ability to work in teams
Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Preferred
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the maintenance department of a heavy industrial facility
Familiarity with database tools and techniques
Programming experience. (Python preferred)
Familiarity with CMMS software (MAXIMO preferred)
Knowledge of National Electrical Code, AC & DC motors
Benefits
High deductible medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, including spouse and children (modest payroll deductions)
10 paid holidays per year
Vacation (3 weeks starting out)
Supplemental leave (used in conjunction with Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave)
401K with matching company funds
Quarterly bonus structure
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Kaiser Aluminum
Kaiser Aluminum is a leading producer of fabricated aluminum products for aerospace/high strength, general engineering, automotive.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.07B2025-10-27Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-10-16Post Ipo Debt· $575M
2006-07-07IPO
Leadership Team
Keith Harvey
President and CEO
H
Hugh Barger
Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Recent News
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