Position Summary:
The Automation Engineer creates automated systems for use in a production and manufacturing environment. Collaborates with departmental and management to determine existing automation capabilities and future opportunities, creating detailed project road maps for automation projects that support business objectives.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop, test and maintain automation infrastructure
- Integrate, maintain and debug PLC and computer systems and programs used in assigned automation projects.
- Interface with Process Control, Product, Manufacturing Engineering, and Manufacturing Leaders on all assigned automation projects.
- Ensure compliance to Software Quality Assurance when programming or maintaining automation code.
- Author, edit or compile all technical procedures pertaining to operation of new or updated software systems. Assist and instruct others on use of new or updated automation software systems.
- Robotic Programming (Fanuc, ABB or other)
- Identify potential areas of improvement and design a plan for implementation
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills:
- Strong ability with software testing and validation
- Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and accountability for assigned projects
- Ability to work flexible hours to support automated systems
- Demonstrated ability to stay current with technology and maintains knowledge; learns new technology quickly
- Proven experience of taking initiative and having a strong sense of urgency
- Robotic programming of Fanuc, ABB or other robots
- Vision system experience (Cognex or Keyence)
- Recognizes variable cost opportunities and implements solutions accordingly
- Ability to read electrical prints and troubleshoot electrical systems
Required Experience:
- Two to Four years of experience with Allen Bradley PLC’s, PC Human- Machine Interface Packages, Ignition or Factory Talk
- Two to Four years of experience of working in a manufacturing environment
Level of Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a relevant technical field preferred.
ITAR Requirements:
Our organization has a responsibility to comply with all applicable requirements set forth by International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”, 22 CFR 120-130). As such, this position may have access to ITAR controlled information and must meet eligibility requirements to work in the United States.
Precision Castparts Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job categories without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:
N-Never, O-Occasionally (<20), F-Frequently (20-80), C-constantly (>80)
Exposure to Adverse Working Conditions: | |
Noise, Noxious Orders, Temperatures | F |
Hazardous Materials | O |
Physical Conditions: | |
Close Eye Work (computers, typing, reading, writing) | F |
Sedentary (continuous sitting) | O |
Light Work (standing, walking, lifting <15 pounds) | C |
Moderate Work (lifting 15-30 pounds, prolonged use of small hand instruments or tools) | F |
Moderately Heavy Work (lifting, moving, loading up to 35 pounds) | O |
Heavy/Hard Work (above average strength & stamina) | O |
Travel Requirements: | |
None | |