Controls Engineer

PURPOSE:

Responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of electrical controls systems, automation equipment, and industrial data systems used throughout the manufacturing process. This role supports operations, quality, engineering, and capital projects by ensuring safe, reliable and efficient operation in manufacturing equipment while driving the company’s manufacturing process towards greater productivity, efficiency and quality.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design, program, modify, maintain and support PLC, HMI, SCADA and industrial control systems
• Work with operations, engineering, and plant staff regarding equipment manufacturing capabilities to develop and implement new systems, upgrade existing systems, and to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Respond to production issues with rapid diagnosis and corrective actions
• Analyze production and process data to identify opportunities for improvements
• Specify and integrate sensors, drives, instrumentation and process controllers to enhance process control
• Develop and write equipment specifications, performance requirements, cost analysis, and proposals for integrating new and current equipment into the manufacturing process. 
• Assists with installation and commissioning of new equipment to ensure adherence to company specification. 
• Develop and maintain electrical schematics and controls documentation
• Provides and maintains detailed documentation of equipment including drawings, set-up parameters, and operational and preventative maintenance procedures. 
• Configure and maintain industrial networks including Ethernet/IP and Modbus communication protocols

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in engineering related field, electrical engineering preferred
• 3+ years of controls experience preferred
• Experience with industrial robots (FANUC and Kawasaki preferred).
• Must be able to read and write electrical schematics, Field experience preferred
• Strong understanding of PLC ladder logic, programming methods, and process related control systems. (Allen Bradley Micro Logix, RS Logix 500 and Control Logix Platforms preferred)
• Experience with PLC programming. Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 preferred.
• Experience with integration of devices to SCADA system (knowledge of Ignition SCADA package a plus).
• Work with DBA’s to persist process data collected from various systems (Oracle/Sqlserver development / SQL skills a plus).
• Ability to examine complex electrical problems, identify sources of problems, determine methods for repair; plan and organize work, and document solutions and changes.
• Demonstrated Control Systems competency
• Knowledge of applicable Electrical Code preferred
• Ability to operate various power, voltage and current measurement equipment via test instruments and hand tools.
• Able to communicate effectively with employees in a professional and friendly manner.
• Able to work independently as a productive member of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the function of the job under minimal supervision.
• Well versed in Microsoft office programs
• Strong analytical, problem solving skills. Outstanding detail and organizational skills.

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.