With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the spanet 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 spanet. 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.
Position Summary
As an Electrical & Controls Staff Engineer you will be part of a dynamic technical team driving manufacturing efficiency and productivity in a plant environment. You will apply applicable engineering knowledge from cumulation training and hands on experience to technical projects while and finding innovative and cost-effective means to improve safety, quality, and delivery.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Primary duties include evaluating, designing, planning, developing, leading, and supporting electrical and controls projects towards future state objectives.
Problem Solving
- You will be responsible to select, adapt, and implement solutions to a wide range and variety of problems using logic and analytical engineering techniques that align with best practices.
- You will be the driver of conversations and direction-setting as required to solve problems and to achieve goals and objectives.
Communication:
- You will frequently collaborate and communicate with various levels of the organization including maintenance and production employees, supervisors, peers, and subject matter experts.
- You will have the opportunity to present to internal and external stakeholders on project progress and results.
Leadership:
- You will lead cross functional teams, which could include customers and vendors.
- You are a resource for entry-level engineers and act a solid team contributor.
- You will be responsible for managing your project budgets and keeping your projects on track.
Autonomy
- You will independently work to identify your own targets for projects. You are a fully trained engineer.
Experience & Education:
- BS Electrical Engineering
- 2+ years of experience in engineering in a manufacturing environment (Preferred)
Required Skills:
- Experience in programming one or more of the following PLC platforms: Allen-Bradley, Modicon and Automation Direct (DirectLogic & Click Series).
- Experience in programming one or more of the following HMI platforms: Allen-Bradley (PanelView), Ignition, Aveva (Wonderware), Schneider (Magelis) and Automation Direct (C-more) or design and component specification experience in the following areas: Control Panels, Low & Medium Voltage Power Distribution, PLC Instrumentation, VFD Drives and Instrumentation & Control Valves.
- Experience with motion control concepts and systems. Hands-on experience with one or more of the following is a plus: Delta, Fanuc, and Allen-Bradley (Kinetix).
- Strong hands-on mechanical and electrical aptitude to understand and troubleshoot the machinery with which our control systems interface. Including: PID Loops, Pneumatic/Hydraulic Systems (Valves, Positioners & Feedback Devices), Integrated Communications Devices (Ethernet IP, Modbus, BACNET, Serial).
- Excellent communication skills verbal and written.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate with various levels of the organization.
Desired Skills:
- Broad general knowledge of electrical and control engineering as related to manufacturing processes and investment casting technology.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.
