Automation Engineer - Newport, AR

Gränges is a global leader in the rolling and recycling of aluminum, with a proud heritage of over 125 years located around the world. We are an aluminum company dedicated to creating lighter, smarter, and more sustainable aluminum products and solutions for the future. Our 3,500 employees across three continents are the foundation of our success. We are a global company with a local presence, fostering a culture where every employee's contribution is valued. Our core values—Committed, Action Oriented, and Sustainable—guide our work and define our company culture. We believe in empowering our people, trusting them to take responsibility, and fostering an open and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives lead to new ideas and solutions. Our materials are used in essential applications, including heat exchangers for cars, buildings and aerospace to specialty packaging, HVAC and many other niche markets. Our dedication to a sustainable future is not just a goal; it's a fundamental part of our mission, and we are looking for passionate individuals to help us build a better future together.

Do you like working in a fast-paced environment, where time flies by?

Do enjoy being part of a team?

Do you take pride in producing quality work?

BENEFITS START DAY ONE!

Health & Well-Being​

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Spending Accounts, and Supplemental Health​

• Company-paid disability and life insurance plus additional coverage options​

• 24/7 Teladoc Access for urgent care and mental-health visits plus free diabetes coaching, musculoskeletal advice, and nutrition counseling​

• Employee assistance program​

Grow with Us​

• 401(k) Savings Plan with generous company match​

• Free 1-on-1 financial advice sessions with CAPTRUST advisors​

• Company-provided uniforms and PPE for production positions​

• Paid technical training and safety certifications​

• Service Awards to celebrate every 5th Company anniversary​

Family & Engagement​

• Paid time off including company holidays and vacation (increases with seniority)​

• Company-hosted employee and family events like cookouts, volunteer days, and holiday celebrations​

• College scholarships for children of employees (earn $1,000-$2,500 annually)​

• $20,000 infertility coverage (if enrolled in a company medical plan)​

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Note: This is a summary of the compensation and benefit programs available at Gränges Americas Inc. (the “Company”) and does not serve as a statement of eligibility. Official details and eligibility criteria are available in the Company’s official plan documents and/or policies. The Company reserves the right to amend or terminate the plan(s) or program(s) at any time. This summary shall not be deemed to constitute a contract between the Company and any employee or to be a consideration of or an inducement for the employment of any person. Eligible employees must complete all applicable enrollments within the required timeframes for coverage effective on date of hire.

Purpose

Provide programming and design skills for production equipment.  Make ongoing changes to improve up time and productivity.  Provide support to the Electrical & Mechanical Engineers, and maintenance during machine failures.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitor equipment for proper operation conducting problem solving analysis and solutions when problem occur

• Assist in equipment updates, software and hardware revisions

• Monitor and maintain equipment data providing machine performance data to databases that are used for evaluating quality of products.

• Develop individual task on request that will feed other process engineers, production, and Core with data for specific active projects.

• Design, program, simulate and test automated machinery and processes in order to complete exact tasks

• Help to streamline operations for efficiency, cost saving, safety and reliability.

• Work in a safe and healthy manner, adhering to all safety rules and practices.

• Represent the company’s core values of being committed, action oriented, and sustainable.

• Other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, such as Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Industrial instrument and controls with additional training for PLC and Rolling mills
• One to Five years of experience in the areas of computers, PLC’s and Hydraulics. programming experience in multiple machine languages, such as Siemens, Control Logic, basic, and C beneficial.
• Knowledge of design software; project management software; and experience using Microsoft Office
• Solid understanding of computer programming and software development
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests
• Creative thinking skills
• Detail-oriented personality
• Excellent manual dexterity

Gränges Americas is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.