Engineering Technician III LPCS

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC); Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their engineering team in Portland. This role involves planning, scheduling, and executing a variety of technical procedures to test materials and properties. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scientific principles and laboratory techniques, with the ability to solve complex problems independently. Join a company committed to quality and dependability, where your contributions will support critical aerospace applications and innovative projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment focused on excellence and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent education and training.
• Knowledge of scientific principles and laboratory techniques.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform procedures to test materials and properties.
• Provide technical assistance and leadership to junior technicians.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Technical Communication

Problem Solving

Education

A.S. or A.A. degree

B.S. degree

Job description

Country

United States of America

State / County

Oregon

City

Portland

Division

Structurals

Company

LPC

Function

Engineering

Workplace Type

On-Site

Position type

Full Time

Opportunity ID

16276

Company Profile

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

Mission:

To plan, schedule and perform a wide variety of procedures, processes or inspections and experiments to test process, determine the material and physical properties of ceramics, waxes, metals, alloys and/or parts. To work with technical/production Technician IV's and Engineers to devise new methods and/or procedures and outline major projects. To provide solutions to complex problems in major area and carry out projects independently.

Principal Accountabilities:

1. Provides solutions to complex problems in major technical/production field by applying a wide variety of techniques, processes and procedures. Works independently with consultative input and periodic review by Technician IV's or Lab management.

2. Plans, schedules and completes small to medium sized projects. Determines procedures, schedules and manpower requirements. Coordinates activities with other Technicians.

3. Gathers, records, analyzes and summarizes data in various formats, prepares technical reports of results, evaluates projects, goals and processes.

4. Provides technical assistance and leadership to Technician's I & II.

5. Contacts and coordinates activities with other Technicians, Engineers and Production personnel, may act as liaison with vendors and/or customers on specific issues.

6. May be required to work with hazardous waste.

7. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. 4-5 years prior relevant experience OR A.S. or A.A. degree and 2-3 years of specific relevant technical experience OR B.S. degree with 1-2 years of specific relevant experience OR equivalent training and experience.

2. Considerable knowledge of and familiarity with basic scientific principles and laboratory techniques and considerable theoretical knowledge of major field, awareness of relationship between major field and other disciplines.

3. Effective written and verbal communication skills.

4. Ability to apply a wide variety of technical procedures under general directions and to complete work independently.

5. Ability to plan, schedule, evaluate and coordinate designated projects.

6. May be required to complete Hazardous Waste Management training.

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.

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.