Automation Engineer: Boost Plant Productivity

Precision Castparts Corp.; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. seeks an Automation Engineer to join a dynamic technical team focused on improving manufacturing efficiency in a plant environment.

You will design and implement new automation systems and improve existing ones, applying engineering knowledge to troubleshoot and optimize processes. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, leading with Operations, Maintenance, and System Integrators, coordinating maintenance, and delivering continuous improvement projects

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 1–2 years of relevant work experience in automation.
• Experience with robotics, controls, or SCADA preferred but not required.
• Ability to work independently with general directions.
• Effective written and verbal communication; technical writing preferred.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
• Familiarity with MS Office, CAD, and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Understand automation safety requirements and keep systems in a safe working order.
• Provide technical leadership to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, System Integrators, and Equipment Manufacturers.
• Coordinate system support and preventative maintenance activities.
• Troubleshoot automation equipment and processes; communicate fault recovery procedures.
• Plan and complete Continuous Improvement Projects, Feasibility Studies, and New Automated Systems.
• Gather, record, analyze, and summarize data; prepare technical reports.
• Create or revise system and process documentation; develop standards.
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• Support Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams with training.
• Possess flexibility to support 24/7 plant operation; off-shift hours may be required.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Independent work

Education

BS degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Fanuc robotics

ABB robotics

Allen Bradley Controls

Siemens PLCs

Ignition

Wonderware

AutoCAD / SolidWorks

MS Project

MS Visio

Job description

Precision Castparts Corp. seeks an Automation Engineer to join a dynamic technical team focused on improving manufacturing efficiency in a plant environment.

You will design and implement new automation systems and improve existing ones, applying engineering knowledge to troubleshoot and optimize processes. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, leading with Operations, Maintenance, and System Integrators, coordinating maintenance, and delivering continuous improvement projects