Precision Castparts

Automation Engineer LPC

Precision Castparts • $80K — $95K *
Portland, OR 97229In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Today
Be an Early Applicant
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS degree in Engineering or equivalent experience with 1-2 years relevant work experience
  • Experience with automated systems components like Robotics, Controls, or SCADA preferred
  • Project Management experience is a plus
  • General knowledge of investment casting process preferred
  • Effective communication skills; technical writing experience desired
  • Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
  • Six Sigma Green Belt certification or willingness to pursue it
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, Drafting and Modeling, Statistical Analysis software, and project management tools.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain automation safety and resolve issues promptly
  • Provide technical support to various operational teams
  • Coordinate support and maintenance activities across teams
  • Troubleshoot automation and process errors effectively
  • Develop solutions for process automation in collaboration with peers
  • Manage Continuous Improvement Projects and Feasibility Studies
  • Analyze performance data and prepare technical reports
  • Create and update system documentation and standards
  • Support training for Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams as needed
  • Be available for modified schedules to support plant operations.

Benefits

  • On-site work environment
  • Opportunity to participate in continuous learning and development
  • Collaboration within a dynamic technical team
  • Exposure to advanced automation technologies
  • Participation in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Opportunities for leadership and technical guidance.
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
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1949
* Ladders Estimates

Similar Jobs

Ad banner background

Get Ready For Your
Next Interview

More Jobs at Precision Castparts

  • Precision Castparts
    Metrology Team Lead SSBO
    $80K — $95K *
    Clackamas, OR 97015 (Clackamas County)
    Today
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person
  • Precision Castparts
    EHS Facilities & Security Lead
    $80K — $95K *
    Houston, TX 77084 (Harris County)
    Today
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person
  • Precision Castparts
    Maintenance Manager
    $130K — $160K *
    Rockaway, NJ 07866 (Morris County)
    Today
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person
  • Precision Castparts
    Quality Engineer
    $80K — $95K *
    Houston, TX 77084 (Harris County)
    Today
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person
  • Precision Castparts
    Process Engineer
    $80K — $95K *
    Ogden, UT 84404 (Weber County)
    Reposted Today
    Manufacturing & Automotive
    In-Person

More Manufacturing & Automotive Jobs

Find similar Automation Engineer LPC jobs:

NationwidePortland, OR