Automation Engineer LPC

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

Mission

As an Automation Engineer you will be part of a dynamic technical team driving manufacturing efficiency and productivity in a plant environment. You will apply applicable technical knowledge from cumulative training and hands on experience to design and implement new automation systems and improve existing systems.

Principle Accountabilities

• Understand automation safety requirements and be responsible for keeping all systems in a safe working order. If an issue arises, you will shut down the system and work with support staff to resolve the issue.
• Provide technical assistance and leadership to Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, System Integrators, and Equipment Manufactures.
• Coordinate system support and preventative maintenance activities with other Technicians, Engineers, Maintenance, System Integrators, Equipment Manufacturers, and Operations personnel.
• Use knowledge of automation and plant processes to troubleshoot and resolve equipment and process errors. Act as a liaison with System Integrators and Equipment Manufacturers. Communicate fault recovery procedures to Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams.
• Work with Operations and Engineering to understand the process and determine if applying automation is a viable option. Develop solutions to complex problems by applying a wide variety of new or existing techniques, processes, and procedures. Work independently with input and periodic review by peers and manager.
• Plan, submit, schedule, and complete Continuous Improvement Projects, Feasibility Studies, and New Automated Systems. Track timeline, budget, and resources to milestone plan.
• Gather, record, analyze, and summarize data in various formats. Prepare technical reports of results. Track performance of existing systems and evaluate existing processes to support new automation initiatives.
• Create or revise system and process documentation. Develop documentation standards and templates.
• Support Operations, Maintenance, and Engineering teams with training as needed.
• Ability to work modified schedules to support development, installation, and system support schedules.
• Ability to support 24/7 plant operation. This may include occasional contact during off-shift hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience) with 1-2 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in operation, troubleshooting, or programming of an automated system with one or more of the following components: Robotics (Fanuc, ABB), Controls (Allen Bradley, Siemens), and/or SCADA (Ignition, Wonderware) preferred, but not required.
• Project Management experience preferred, but not required.
• General knowledge of investment casting process preferred, but not required.
• Ability to apply and adapt a wide variety of technical procedures under general directions and to complete work independently.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. Technical writing experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing principals.
• Working knowledge of the following software packages: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Drafting and Modeling (AutoCAD, Solidworks), Statistical Analysis (MiniTab or JMP), MS Project, and MS Visio.