Electrical and Controls Engineer

Davita Inc.; Morgantown (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking an Electrical Engineer to provide technical support for an industrial melting facility. The successful candidate will engage in designing and upgrading equipment while leading troubleshooting efforts and continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and offers relocation assistance.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Professional Development

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of experience in electrical/electronic systems.
• Hands-on experience with industrial power supplies and controls.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical support for industrial melting facility.
• Engineers and designs upgrades for equipment.
• Conducts troubleshooting and leads continuous improvement.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Effective Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical Test Equipment

PLC Ladder Logic

C/C++, C#, C.net

Job description

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.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Provides electrical and/or electronic engineering technical support for a continuous, state of the art industrial melting facility.
• Engineers, designs, installs, commissions, and tests new equipment and equipment upgrades, including capital projects; supervises and directs outside resources when applicable.
• Recommends modifications to improve reliability, quality, and productivity of the site equipment. Oversees modifications as authorized. Works with engineering and management to develop solutions to recurring problems. Follows solutions and modifications through to installation. Evaluates effectiveness of actions.
• Leads and/or participates in continuous improvement to processes, equipment, and maintenance.
• Assists in problem solving for unplanned downtime.
• Leads and assists technicians in troubleshooting large industrial power supplies, drives, and furnace components.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses operating electrical systems utilizing meters, oscilloscopes, and other analyzers.
• Issues reports documenting operational performance, achievements, projects, training, and maintenance work.
• Maintains a program of professional growth through selected seminars, courses, trade magazines, books, journals.
• Effectively communicates company and department goals, achievements, problems, solutions, practices, changes, and policies. Encourage positive communication. Enforce all company policies, rules and regulations.
• Conducts all operations in a safe and clean environment. Enforce all safety rules and regulations. Constantly be proactive in minimizing accidents. Participate in various Safety Programs.
• Maintains high ethical standards and integrity. Conduct all operations in a professional and businesslike manner.
• Supports weekend and holiday assignments as required.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 3-6 years of electrical/electronic experience working with industrial electronics and/or machine control systems including PLC's, and HMI's.
• Hands-on experience with industrial power supplies, drives, motors, and controls; ability to troubleshoot electrical component controls in an industrial facility.
• Ability to operate electrical test equipment including meters, oscilloscopes, and other analyzers.
• Programming experience in PLC Ladder Logic, C/C++, C#, or C.net desired.
• Background/knowledge of mechanical systems (pneumatic, hydraulic, motor drives, etc.) desired.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and work with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Effective communication (written and verbal), organization, and project management skills.

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.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.