Process Automation Engineer

Job Summary

We’re looking for an Process Automation Engineer to develop, implement, and sustain automation and advanced manufacturing technologies that support production growth, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across our aerospace manufacturing operations.

This role is instrumental in increasing equipment reliability, improving throughput, enhancing quality, and advancing smart manufacturing capabilities through automation, digital integration, and data-driven process control.

Work That Matters

At Chromalloy, your work directly supports aviation safety and reliability.

Our teams repair and manufacture critical aerospace components used across the global aviation industry.

Whether you're improving processes, supporting operations, solving technical challenges, or driving business performance, your contributions help keep aircraft flying safely around the world.

Location: Oldsmar, FL

Schedule: On-site

What You’ll Be Doing

Ramp & Capacity Enablement


* Develop and deploy automation solutions that improve throughput, uptime, and OEE on critical manufacturing processes, including coating, grinding, EDM, and inspection.


* Support new product introductions and manufacturing transfers by automating, qualifying, and stabilizing production processes.


* Improve equipment performance through enhanced controls, automated material handling, process monitoring, and recovery capabilities.

 

Automation Development & Integration


* Design, program, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCs, HMIs, robotics, vision systems, machine controls, and automated production equipment.


* Integrate manufacturing equipment with data collection, MES, and digital manufacturing systems.


* Advance automated inspection and in-process monitoring capabilities to improve quality and reduce rework.

 

Qualification, Quality & Documentation


* Support equipment qualification, process validation, capability studies, and production release activities.


* Ensure compliance with aerospace quality, regulatory, safety, and customer requirements.


* Develop standard work, operating procedures, troubleshooting guides, and preventive maintenance documentation.

Continuous Improvement & Data Analytics


* Analyze automation and production data to improve reliability, throughput, process capability, and first-pass yield.


* Lead automation standardization and best-practice initiatives across multiple manufacturing sites.


* Identify, justify, and implement automation solutions that improve operational performance and reduce manufacturing costs.

Technical Leadership & Support


* Provide technical guidance and training to operators, technicians, maintenance teams, and engineers.


* Support rapid troubleshooting and recovery of automation and equipment issues.


* Promote safe work practices, 5S principles, and continuous improvement throughout the operation.

What We’re Looking For


* Bachelor's degree ...