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Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.\nResponsibilities & Qualifications\nBuild the Systems That Power Advanced Manufacturing\nIf you're the type of engineer who sees a production issue and immediately starts thinking about control logic, network architecture, equipment reliability, and process optimization, this role was built for you.\nAt Novelis, our Automation Engineers don't sit on the sidelines supporting equipment. They own critical manufacturing systems, solve complex technical challenges, and drive improvements that directly impact safety, quality, reliability, throughput, and profitability.\nThis is a hands-on engineering role with broad technical ownership across PLCs, SCADA systems, instrumentation, industrial networks, machine controls, and plant-wide automation. You'll have the opportunity to work on a wide range of sophisticated manufacturing equipment, lead modernization initiatives, support capital projects, and implement solutions that keep a high-performing operation running at its best.\nWhether you're commissioning new equipment, troubleshooting an intermittent controls issue, improving machine performance, strengthening OT network reliability, or implementing the next generation of automation technology, you'll see the direct results of your work every day.\nIf you're looking for an environment where technical expertise is valued, ownership is expected, and engineering decisions have real impact, we'd like to talk with you.\nWhat You'll Own\nDrive Automation Performance Across the Plant\nServe as the technical owner for plant automation, controls, instrumentation, and operational technology systems.\nDesign, develop, and implement control system improvements that enhance reliability, safety, quality, and production performance.\nSupport, maintain, and optimize PLC, SCADA, HMI, and safety systems throughout the facility.\nLead troubleshooting efforts for complex automation and controls issues impacting production.\nSolve Complex Engineering Challenges\nDiagnose and resolve equipment failures, process interruptions, and recurring reliability issues through systematic root cause analysis.\nDevelop practical, long-term solutions that eliminate chronic equipment problems and improve plant performance.\nSupport equipment startups, process improvements, and new product introductions.\nApply emerging technologies, diagnostic tools, and modern control strategies to improve equipment utilization and operational efficiency.\nLead Modernization and Capital Projects\nProvide automation and controls expertise for equipment upgrades, replacements, and capital projects.\nParticipate in system design, specification development, equipment selection, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.\nDrive standardization of controls platforms, components, and engineering practices to improve maintainability and reliability.\nPartner with vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams to successfully execute projects from concept through startup.\nOwn Plant OT Infrastructure\nMaintain and support the plant's Operational Technology (OT) network hardware and software environment.\nEnsure reliable connectivity between control systems, production equipment, and operational data systems.\nSupport cybersecurity, system backups, documentation, and network reliability initiatives.\nPartner Across Operations\nCollaborate closely with production, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to identify improvement opportunities.\nHelp develop maintenance strategies, engineering standards, and operating procedures that improve equipment performance.\nProvide technical leadership and mentorship while fostering strong relationships across the organization.\nChampion Safety and Reliability\nEnsure all automation systems, modifications, and equipment designs comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.\nSupport machine safety initiatives, risk reduction efforts, and continuous improvement activities.\nMaintain compliance with applicable quality, environmental, health, safety, and certification requirements.\nWhat Makes You Successful\nMinimum Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related discipline, or 10+ years of automation/controls engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.\nExperience with industrial automation systems including PLCs, instrumentation, process controls, SCADA, and machine safety systems.\nStrong troubleshooting and root cause analysis capabilities.\nExperience with Rockwell Automation PLC platforms.\nKnowledge of industrial electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and machine safety principles.\nExperience supporting or maintaining industrial control networks.\nStrong project management and organizational skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.\nExcellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.\nExperience using AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Electrical.\nProficiency with Microsoft Office applications.\nPreferred Experience\nExperience leading equipment modernization or capital improvement projects.\nOT networking, industrial communications, and control system integration experience.\nVendor and contractor management experience.\nData analysis and performance monitoring experience.\nManufacturing experience within metals, continuous process, heavy industrial, or highly automated production environments.\nWhy Experienced Automation Engineers Join Novelis\nAt Uhrichsville, you'll have the opportunity to work across an unusually broad range of technologies and manufacturing systems. You'll tackle challenges that span controls engineering, industrial networking, equipment reliability, process optimization, and capital project execution.\nMost importantly, you'll have ownership.\nYour ideas won't sit in a queue waiting for someone else's approval. You'll identify opportunities, develop solutions, lead implementation, and see the results reflected in production performance. From solving difficult controls issues to modernizing legacy systems and improving plant-wide reliability, you'll play a central role in shaping the future of manufacturing operations at Novelis.\nWhat We Offer\nNovelis offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial wellbeing, professional growth, and work-life balance, including:\nMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance\nCompany-Funded HSA and HRA Programs\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)\nCompany-Paid Life Insurance and Voluntary Supplemental Coverage\nCompetitive Vacation and Paid Time Off\n401(k) with Company Match\nRetirement Savings Programs\nRetiree Medical Coverage Options\nEmployee Assistance Program (Available 24/7)\nWellness Programs and Work-Life Support Resources\nCareer Development and Educational Assistance\nPlease note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.\nLocation Profile\nOpened in 1985 the Uhrichsville facility produces flat rolled aluminum coil. The Recycling mill prepares scrap aluminum that is used in the rolling mill to create rolled aluminum coils to a desired gauge. Anneals temper the aluminum then it is leveled and sized to customer specification. Employing more than 400 people the facility produces aluminum sheet for building and construction automotive distribution transportation and consumer durable applications.\nNovelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.\nDisclaimer\nWe encourage all potential candidates to follow the protocols below and to be diligent when sharing any personal information:1. Check the job posting is live and valid via our careers page: Careers - Novelis2. 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