Aerospace Automation & Controls Engineer (PLC, IIoT & Data)

Precision Castparts

Langhorne (Bucks County)

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a hands-on Automation & Controls Engineer to lead the integration of Industry 4.0 manufacturing equipment into a unified, data-enabled ecosystem at a new aerospace fastener facility. You will oversee PLC programming, machine connectivity, and reliable data capture across production systems.

You will collaborate with digital teams to structure usable data, support commissioning, and drive continuous improvement in system performance and uptime, with a focus on

Qualifications

  • 4–7+ years of experience in industrial automation and controls.
  • Strong PLC programming experience with Allen-Bradley or Siemens.
  • Experience with industrial networking and machine integration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration of CNC, rolling, robotics into plant-wide networks.
  • Develop and troubleshoot PLC logic and HMI interfaces.
  • Deploy sensors and ensure data accuracy across assets.
  • Support installation, testing, and ramp-up of new equipment.
  • Drive continuous improvement including future automation and ML plans.

Skills

Industrial automation
PLC programming
Industrial networking
Data acquisition
Machine integration
HMI interfaces

Education

Bachelor’s in Mechatronics / Electrical / Industrial / Automation Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs
Siemens PLCs
OPC UA
Ethernet/IP
Profinet
SCADA
MES
IIoT platforms

Job description

Precision Castparts is seeking a hands-on Automation & Controls Engineer to lead the integration of Industry 4.0 manufacturing equipment into a unified, data-enabled ecosystem at a new aerospace fastener facility. You will oversee PLC programming, machine connectivity, and reliable data capture across production systems.

You will collaborate with digital teams to structure usable data, support commissioning, and drive continuous improvement in system performance and uptime, with a focus on

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