Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for an Integration Engineer to join Kaiser Aluminum Operations in Spokane Washington!
The Integration Engineer will work alongside other automation engineers and IT and report directly to the Sr. Manager, Information & Technology. Your main tasks will include designing and implementing new and rebuilt manufacturing execution systems and interfaces in conjunction with other automation engineers to ensure a standardized approach, testing plan, and startup process. The Integration Engineer will resolve complex manufacturing systems and will provide recommendations for new technology that may involve proof of concept implementations.
This position requires the ability to perform and multi-task in an ever-changing environment.
What’s in it for you!
To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, we provide an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment!
- Salary range $80,000 to $110,000 base
- High deductible medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, including spouse and children (modest payroll deductions)
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Vacation (2-4 weeks depending on experience)
- Supplemental leave (used in conjunction with Washington Paid Family & Medical Leave)
- 401K with matching company funds
- Quarterly bonus structure
- Tuition reimbursement
What you will work on:
- Responsible for design, testing and implementation of MES systems, including code development, test planning, process and operations coordination, and startup.
- Support best practice initiatives for system life cycle and associated risk analysis and planning.
- Act as Team Lead and direct the group for implementations assigned by management.
- Managing competing resources and priorities.
- Lead or support standard development and testing and implementation best practices for MES and automation.
- Lead or support long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence
- As part of Kaiser Trentwood’s I&T departments continuous improvement process, driving improvements to standard processes, MES development standards, and associated user and operator training
- Comply with all safety, quality and environmental regulations
What you will bring to the position:
- Six plus (6+) years related Manufacturing systems Engineering experience working directly for a manufacturing industry or systems integrator.
- Strong scripting experience in Python or similar.
- Strong troubleshooting/problem solving/Analytical skills.
- Proficiency in design, implementation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the following control systems suites: Allen Bradley RS Logix 5000 and associated equipment, and Inductive Automation Ignition.
- Experiencing working with and troubleshooting automation networking infrastructure and protocols, including Ethernet/IP, OPC UA, Modbus TCP, and other integration protocols.
- Good communication and task management skills sufficient to coordinate complex technical challenges with internal capital projects group and with plant floor personnel.
- Process knowledge sufficient to describe complex processes using technical documentation, Process and Instrumentation Diagrams, and manuals.
- Ability to present solutions based on technical knowledge and past experiences.
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision; self-motivated / take on a project and run with it type
- Ability to lead a group including peers, junior staff and external vendors, equipment suppliers, or integrators when needed, in order to execute projects and achieve target dates.
- Ability to work under pressure in face paced environment.
Preferred Skills:
- Confident, proactive approach to managing difficult situations, conflicting requirements and schedules, and energetic people.
- Flexibility and ability to work collaboratively within a matrix environment.
- Must be able to make sound decisions based on incomplete information, while under pressure, and while maintaining project focus.
- Ability to mentor junior engineering staff when required
- Persuasive with details and facts
- Delegate responsibilities effectively
- High comfort level working in a diverse environment
No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.
About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity – how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.