Precision Castparts

Automation Engineer LPC

Precision Castparts$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Engineering or equivalent experience with 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
  • Experience in operation or troubleshooting of automated systems (Robots, Controls, SCADA preferred).
  • Project Management experience preferred, but not mandatory.
  • General knowledge of investment casting process is desirable, yet not required.
  • Strong ability to independently apply and adapt various technical procedures under general direction.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills; technical writing experience is a plus.
  • Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles; Six Sigma Green Belt certification or willingness to obtain is necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure automation safety requirements are met and maintain all systems in safe working order.
  • Provide technical assistance and leadership across various teams including Operations and Engineering.
  • Coordinate system support and preventative maintenance with Technicians and Engineers.
  • Utilize knowledge of automation to troubleshoot and resolve equipment/process errors, liaising with System Integrators and Equipment Manufacturers.
  • Collaborate with Operations and Engineering to assess automation viability and develop solutions for complex problems.
  • Plan and execute Continuous Improvement Projects and New Automated Systems, tracking timeline and resources effectively.
  • Collect, analyze, and present data in formats such as technical reports to assess performance and support new automation initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic technical team focused on manufacturing efficiency.
  • Support for continuous professional development and training in automation.
  • Engagement with a diverse range of technical and operational teams.
  • Possibility of contributing to Continuous Improvement Projects.
  • Opportunity to work in a modern plant environment in Portland, Oregon.
Full Job Description
Automation Engineer LPC

Country

United States of America

State / County

Oregon

City

Portland

Division

Structurals

Company

LPC

Function

Engineering

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

23238

Job Description

MISSION:

As an Automation Engineer you will be part of a dynamic technical team driving manufacturing efficiency and productivity in a plant environment. You will apply applicable technical knowledge from cumulative training and hands on experience to design and implement new automation systems and improve existing systems.
PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:
  1. Understand automation safety requirements and be responsible for keeping all systems in a safe working order. If an issue arises, you will shut down the system and work with support staff to resolve the issue.
  2. Provide technical assistance and leadership to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, System Integrators, and Equipment Manufactures.
  3. Coordinate system support and preventative maintenance activities with other Technicians, Engineers, Maintenance, System Integrators, Equipment Manufacturers, and Operations personnel.
  4. Use knowledge of automation and plant processes to troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process errors. Act as a liaison with System Integrators and Equipment Manufacturers. Communicate fault recovery procedures to Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
  5. Work with Operations and Engineering to understand the process and determine if applying automation is a viable option. Develop solutions to complex problems by applying a wide variety of new or existing techniques, processes, and procedures. Work independently with input and periodic review by peers and manager.
  6. Plan, submit, schedule, and complete Continuous Improvement Projects, Feasibility Studies, and New Automated Systems. Track timeline, budget, and resources to milestone plan.
  7. Gather, record, analyze, and summarize data in various formats. Prepare technical reports of results. Track performance of existing systems and evaluate existing processes to support new automation initiatives.
  8. Create or revise system and process documentation. Develop documentation standards and templates.
  9. Support Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams with training as needed.
  10. Ability to work modified schedules to support development, installation, and system support schedules.
  11. Ability to support 24/7 plant operation. This may include occasional contact during off-shift hours.
  12. Other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS:
  1. BS degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience) with 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
  2. Experience in operation, troubleshooting, or programming of an automated system with one or more of the following components: Robotics (Fanuc, ABB), Controls (Allen Bradley, Siemens), and/or SCADA (Ignition, Wonderware) preferred, but not required.
  3. Project Management experience preferred, but not required.
  4. General knowledge of investment casting process preferred, but not required.
  5. Ability to apply and adapt a wide variety of technical procedures under general directions and to complete work independently.
  6. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Technical writing experience preferred.
  7. Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principals.
  8. Six Sigma Green Belt certified or willingness to become certified.
  9. Working knowledge of the following software packages: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Drafting and Modeling (AutoCAD, Solidworks), Statistical Analysis (MiniTab or JMP), MS Project, and MS Visio.

About Precision Castparts

Precision Castparts Corp. is a worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets. PCC is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, and forged components used in jet aircraft engines and industrial gas turbines. The Company is also a leading producer of highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace and other general industrial markets, and supplies metal alloys and other materials to the casting and forging industries.
Learn more about Precision Castparts
Size
29,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1949

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