Controls Engineer

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.

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.

Personal Characteristics:

Consistently meets deadlines and takes responsibility for quality of work. Can work flexible with working hours and a proven track record of dependability, demonstrated by a strong attendance record. Thrives in a team-oriented environment and is comfortable using collaborative approaches to solve problems. Possesses a strong sense of urgency and is a motivated self-starter, capable of working independently. Maintains a positive work atmosphere by interacting and communicating effectively with department personnel and co-workers. Respond promptly and efficiently to plant downtime and related issues and is consistently available for on-call duties during nonstandard working hours.

Work Experience:

• Experience: 2-3 years of programming experience with PLCs, HMIs, and VFDs.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with Rockwell/Allen Bradley controls, including ControlLogix, CompactLogix, FactoryTalk View, Ignition, and VBA scripting.
• Availability: Willingness to work nonstandard hours as necessary.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to troubleshoot and rectify a wide range of controller and electrical problems across multiple platforms.

Principal Area of Responsibility:

This individual will design, develop and oversee all aspects of automated production systems. The position will also be responsible for installation and technical support of controls/automation-based hardware and software.

Specific Duties:

• Plan, implement, and upgrade controls and automated manufacturing systems.
• Assume project responsibility to specify, install, and debug logic, controllers, and associated I/O. Complete projects within specified timelines.
• Confer with users to understand needed changes or modifications to existing programs. Resolve questions of program intent, data input, output requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls.
• Manage projects for the implementation of new control systems.
• Collaborate regularly with programmers and database administrators in the I.T. department on integration with existing systems and data collection.
• Assist maintenance staff regularly with troubleshooting controls, electrical, and other related issues to minimize downtime.
• Interface regularly with Process Control, Product Engineering, and Manufacturing personnel on all assigned control systems.
• Maintain and improve manufacturing real-time data acquisition and control systems to increase reliability, accuracy, and speed.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by utilizing good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Document and map processes in multiple areas to understand needs, inefficiencies, and sources of error, improving processes through modifications to existing logic and HMI or development of new systems.
• Document programming changes, problems, and resolutions for future reference and change control management.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as required or assigned.

• Ability to physically and mentally perform the job demands as listed below.
• Capacity to handle high stress associated with high activity and tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and rectifying a wide range of controller and electrical problems across multiple platforms.
• Willingness to respond quickly and effectively to plant downtime and related issues, maintaining consistent on-call availability during non-standard working hours.
• Strong team orientation with excellent written and communication skills.
• Ability to learn new technology and logic quickly with minimal training.