Cannon-Muskegon Controls Engineer; Muskegon, MI

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.

Summary

This position will collaborate with the Engineering and Maintenance Teams and provide improvement and troubleshooting of all electrical/electronic systems, such as programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) and other drives/controls fixing to support the manufacturing site. Responsibilities include providing manufacturing support to resolve production and quality issues that arise on a day-to-day basis by performing effective root cause problem solving to solve process issues associated with equipment and/or machine performance.

Primary Responsibilities

• Identify safety issues, support safety initiatives, and recommend and implement effective solutions.
• Perform a wide variety of functions such as installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment for generating, distributing, and utilizing electrical energy. Uses instruments to test circuits and replaces or installs new power, light, electronic and control circuits.
• Build and update electrical schematics and drawings.
• Provide project management for control related capital upgrades including scope and cost development, capital fund requests, installation oversight and cost/schedule management.
• Develop and maintain drive, controls, and MES/SCADA system standard methodologies through collaboration with other process technology teams.
• Provide project support to process engineers on all subjects electrical and controls related.
• Solve electrical malfunctions, inspects circuits and wiring for shielding and grounding, and tests electrical equipment for safety and efficiency.
• Work from schematics, drawings, layouts, or other specifications to locate and diagnose trouble in the electrical system or equipment.
• Drive standardization of drive and controls systems and MES/SCADA systems throughout the operation; assess gaps against best practices and develop plans to close gaps.
• Collaborate with the Maintenance and Engineering teams to ensure equipment reliability.
• Provides support for technology upgrade projects to improve product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Conduct training of employees for accurate machine adjustments and operations
• Maintain and assist with compliance of PSM (Process Safety Management) program.
• Ensure all applicable electrical systems are compliant with Hazardous rated areas.
• Be willing and able to travel (typically less than 10%).
• Maintain a program of professional growth through selected seminars, courses, trade magazines, books, journals, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in  Engineering or related degree required
• 5+ years experience working with industrial electronics and/or machine control systems including PLCs highly preferred
• Background/knowledge of mechanical systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, motor drives, etc.) is desirable

Technical Competencies

• Knowledge of Safety PLC and associated hardware
• Knowledgeable with National Electric Code
• Expertise in automation, drive and control systems
• Fanuc Robotics Knowledge preferred
• PLCs: Allen Bradley ControlLogix (required), Siemens
• Drives: Allen Bradley, Rockwell
• HMI software: FactoryTalk Suite, Studio 5000
• Data collection systems: SQL, Transaction Manager
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills among all levels of the organization
• Hands-on ability to work through symptoms and get to root cause
• Experience in troubleshooting equipment and process issues
• Ability to understand and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic, Function Block Programming and Sequential Text Programming and make system edits as needed.

Skills/Competencies

• Strong Project Management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work with personnel at all organizational levels.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk or sit; regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The typical work environment is a standard office setting / office contained in a foundry or manufacturing setting.  The employee is occasionally required to perform work in a foundry environment with occasional exposure to work near moving mechanical parts / work in high temperatures / risk of electrical shock; the typical noise level is moderate noise.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
• Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.
• 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

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.