Arconic is currently in search of a Senior Process Control Engineering Specialist to join our Manufacturing Technology Engineering Team based out of Davenport, IA, Alcoa, TN, Lancaster, PA, or another agreeable location. At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and t
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Senior Process Control Engineering Specialist

Arconic • 
Bettendorf, Iowa, United States
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:

Arconic is currently in search of a Senior Process Control Engineering Specialist to join our Manufacturing Technology Engineering Team based out of Davenport, IA, Alcoa, TN, Lancaster, PA, or another agreeable location.

At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.

Position Description:

Arconic has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Process Control Engineering Specialist to work with Arconic’s Global Rolled Products and Extrusions (GRPE) Manufacturing Technology group. The primary purpose of this role is to lead initiatives to develop and deploy advanced control and monitoring technology to achieve significant improvements in manufacturing process capability and performance. This is to be accomplished by: Developing innovative solutions for advanced control strategies (including model-based solutions) to improve process yield, productivity, and quality; Providing designs for prototype systems, conducting evaluation trials, and commissioning systems; and Developing software to implement process model and control technology for off-line process analysis tools and on-line manufacturing systems. Additional responsibilities include monitoring emerging and existing technology and recommending R&D options to Arconic’s plants. The incumbent will be required to act with a high degree of autonomy in the performance of assignments.

Primary responsibilities:

  • Is recognized as an expert and advisor within the organization and has in-depth and/or breadth of expertise in process control engineering applied to Arconic’s core processes (Rolling, Casting, Machining) and broad knowledge of other related disciplines – such as process and flowpath optimization, data systems and analytics – that complement the process control capability.
  • Anticipates internal and/or external business challenges; recommends process improvements.
  • Solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business
  • Contributes to the development of functional strategy in Arconic’s Process Control space
  • Leads teams or projects with broad visibility to achieve milestones and objectives
  • Provides direct input, and may own, strategic technical decisions related to implementation of Process Control functionality on Arconic’s core processes
  • Typically operates with broad latitude in a complex environment
  • Arconic-wide resource - Serves as a consultant on technical issues
  • Provides corporate technical training to develop newer technical contributors
  • The position requires travel, 25-50 of the time. Some of the travel may be international with the majority being in North America.
  • While this role will have global responsibility, the home location will be at our location in Davenport, IA, Alcoa, TN, Lancaster, PA, or another agreeable location.

Basic Qualifications:

  • B.S. degree in engineering or physics with 5 years of industrial experience implementing Level II control systems on industrial processes, applying mathematical process models to manufacturing operations, or installing process monitoring applications.
  • Demonstrated capability to lead projects of significant scope and technical complexity.
  • Strong programming skills: C, C++, MATLAB.
  • Experience with software development methodology and ability to develop software for real-time process control system environments.
  • Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
  • This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • M.S. degree or higher in engineering with 7 years of industrial experience implementing Level II control systems on industrial processes, applying mathematical process models to manufacturing operations, or installing process monitoring applications.
  • Ability to apply modeling and mathematical principes to simulation and flowpath and process optimization solutions
  • Demonstrated capability to lead projects of significant scope and technical complexity.
  • Experience with software development methodology and ability to develop software for real-time process control system environments.
Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction spanets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build. We are proud that 77 of our employees are happy working for Arconic and would recommend it as a great place to work and that 80 of our employees would recommend their managers to others.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.
At Arconic, we:
Act With Integrity.
We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
Safeguard our Future.
We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
Grow Stronger Together.
We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
Earn Customer Loyalty.
We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
Drive Operational Excellence.
We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
Create Value.
We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.
This position is subject to Export Control Law
This position requires access to controlled technology, as defined in the Export Administration Regulations (15 C.F.R. 730, et seq.) and/or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Authorizations from the relevant government agency may be required to meet export control compliance requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Arconic is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
ABOUT Davenport Works
Davenport Works is the country’s largest aluminum rolling mill, it was opened in 1948 and currently employs more than 2,000 people and ships product worldwide. It is in Riverdale in the Quad Cities (Davenport and Bettendorf in southeastern Iowa, and Rock Island and Moline in northwestern Illinois). The Quad Cities is 3 hours south-west of Chicago, 4 hours north of St. Louis, and less than 3 hours from Des Moines. The Quad Cities is home to St. Ambrose University among 8 educational institutes. Major outdoor summer music festivals include the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, and River Roots Live.
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