Plant Electrical Engineer

Precision Castparts; Milwaukie (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Precision Castparts is seeking a Manufacturing/Electrical Engineer to lead design and implementation of equipment for production. The role requires a BS in electrical engineering (3–5 years) or MS (3–4 years) with broad engineering knowledge and hands-on project leadership.

The engineer will manage budgets, supervise teams, and coordinate with departments to resolve parts issues, while applying CAD and PLC/HMI expertise to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in electrical engineering with 3–5 years of relevant experience or an MS with 3–4 years.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical, industrial and materials science engineering and investment casting.
• Ability to supervise/direct professionals with diverse expertise and manage major projects.

Responsibilities

• Specify and design equipment for manufacturing processes.
• Direct installation of equipment and processes in manufacturing environments.
• Manage budgets and keep projects on budget.
• Provide after-installation equipment support and improvements.
• Oversee general construction projects.
• Interface with multiple departments to resolve parts problems.
• Work with teams using math and statistics to plan and model outcomes.
• Represent PCC with customers and suppliers.
• Develop and adhere to project timetables.

Skills

PLC control systems

HMI design

Electrical problem solving

CAD familiarity

Education

BS in Electrical Engineering

MS in Engineering

Investment casting knowledge

Tools

CAD

Job description

This position commonly reports to the Facilities Manager and may perform one or more of the following engineering functions: Process Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Controls Engineering.

Incumbent provides expert judgment and analysis for the design, development and implementation of products, processes, plans and procedures. Designs methods to improve efficiency in production, reduce process variability and assure compliance with approved methods and quality standards exercising discretion and independent judgment in the evaluation of possible courses of conduct and acting or making decisions after the various possibilities have been considered.

Based on their independent judgment and within the scope of their engineering expertise, incumbent is vested with the authority to stop the manufacturing process

Effective decisions will typically result in successful part programs and considerable financial benefit to the company.

May supervise other engineers and/or technicians on an ongoing basis or as needed for the term of assigned projects.

Manufacturing/Electrical Engineer

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for the specification, and design of equipment for the manufacturing
• At least 2 years experience in Controls Engineer experience
• Manager procurement of equipment for production needs.
• Direct installation of equipment and processes in the manufacturing environment.
• Responsible for budgets and keeping projects on budget.
• Provide after-installation equipment support and improvement.
• Oversee general construction projects.
• Familiarity with CAD.
• Interface smoothly with other departments to develop joint plans for resolving parts problems.
• Work directly with multiple teams to successfully achieve varied goals, using math and statistical information to prove and model plans.
• Work closely with and favorably represent PCC with customers and suppliers.
• Developing and adhering to, with any troubleshooting necessary, project timetables.
• Logical and analytic approach to problem solving.

Desired Skills

• Strong understanding of PLC ladder logic, programming methods, and process related control systems. (Allen Bradley Micro Logix, RS Logix 500 and Control Logix Platforms)
• Ability to design/enhance HMI applications.
• Ability to examine complex electrical problems, identify source of problems, determine method for repair; plan and organize work; complete complex electrical tasks by using and understanding Electrical, Mechanical, Hydraulic and Pneumatic drawings and schematics.
• Knowledge of automation (PLC) and electrical system design, diagnosis and operation.
• Knowledge of furnaces, pressure vessels, and other related foundry equipment

Education And Qualifications

• Requires a BS degree in electrical engineering with 3-5 years relevant experience, or a MS degree in engineering with 3-4 years relevant experience.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical, industrial, materials science engineering along with investment casting technology.
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability in engineering principles and disciplines; employed manufacturing processes; statistical analysis (data correlation); technical report and article preparation; preparing specifications; ability to define, plan, and complete major projects; ability to supervise/direct activities of professionals with diverse expertise.