Automation Engineer- Wickliffe, OH

United States of America
Ohio
Wickliffe
Airfoils
SRI - Ceramics
Engineering
On-Site
Full Time

  


6331

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.

Position Summary:                                                      

The Automation Engineer designs, develops, and manages all aspects of the automated production systems.  This includes testing, maintaining and modifying existing systems; analyzing data and presenting findings along with strategies for improvement.  Management of the automated production systems management includes installation and technical support of controls oriented based hardware and software.

Essential Functions:                                                    

  • Plan, implement and upgrade computer integrated manufacturing systems.
  • Manages projects to specify, install, and debug logic, controllers, and associated input/output controllers. Complete projects within timelines specified.
  • Confer with users to gain understanding of needed changes or modifications of existing programs. Resolve questions of program intent, data input, output requirements, and inclusion of internal checks and controls.
  • Work closely with programmers and database administrators of the Information Technology department on a regular basis on integration with existing systems and data collection.
  • Assist maintenance staff on a regular basis with troubleshooting controls, electrical, and other related issues to minimize downtime in all areas.
  • Interface on a regular basis with Process Control, Product Engineering and Manufacturing personnel on all assigned control systems.
  • Maintain and improve the manufacturing real-time data acquisition and control systems to increase reliability, accuracy, and speed.
  • Document and map processes in multiple areas to gain an understanding of needs, inefficiencies, and sources of error to improve the processes using modifications to existing logic and HMI or development of new.
  • Document programming changes, problems, and resolutions for future reference and change control management.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

Required Skills:                                                           

  • Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability.
  • Good understanding of computer programming and relational databases.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and accountability for assigned projects.
  • Ability to work flexible hours to support automated software systems.
  • Proficient troubleshooting and rectifying a wide range of controller and electrical problems across multiple platforms.
  • Demonstrated ability to stay current with technology and maintains knowledge; learns new technology quickly.
  • Proven experience of taking initiative and having a strong sense of urgency.

Desired Skills:                                                             

  • Highly organized and self-motivated individual.
  • Able to work independently as well as work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.

Experience & Education                                       

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a relevant field. MS degree is highly desirable.
  • Programming experience with PLC programming methodologies including Allen Bradley controls.
  • VBA Scripting and C++ or C#.

This requisition is closed to applications.