Electrical Control Systems Engineer

PCC Mason, located just north of Cincinnati, OH is an advanced manufacturing center of excellence for Precision Castparts Corporation's Fasteners Division focused on developing innovative production capabilities used in the manufacturing of aerospace fasteners.

PCC Mason is currently seeking experienced candidates for the Exempt position of Control Systems Engineer.

Position Summary

The Control Systems Engineer role at PCC Mason is focused on the design, development & maintenance of control platforms for manufacturing equipment & automation systems. The incumbent will provide expertise on new project conceptual designs, detail engineering, procurement, construction, pre-operational testing as well as commissioning and start up. The successful candidate will work with the global IT and manufacturing teams to lead technology driven business process transformation and innovation in the manufacturing IT environment.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Design, develop and troubleshoot process control systems and integration configuration with MES, SCADA & ERP systems.
• Engineer, design, and test electrical, instrumentation and automation systems associated with industrial manufacturing plants.
• Work with Industry 4.0 solution providers, equipment manufacturers, and the ERP vendor to design and implement the required systems integrations points and data flow to achieve best in class lights-out-manufacturing.
• PLC/HMI hardware/software design, programming, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and engineer electrical schematics and PLC logic.
• Design and implement process network infrastructure (Ethernet, Device Net, Control Net, etc.).
• Interface and communicate with vendors, process engineering, installation contractors and project management.
• Specify and procure controls hardware and field instrumentation.
• Prior experience with Ignition SCADA system, Apriso MES & Infor Syteline desirable.
• Database programming skills a plus.
• Compliance and enforcement of company, safety, environmental, governmental policies and regulations as they apply.
• Understand and assist in application of company safety procedures, Lock & Tag, and Arc Flash.

Required 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.
• Knowledge of automation (PLC) and electrical system design, diagnosis, and operation.
• Able to communicate effectively with employees in a professional and friendly manner.
• Able to work independently as a productive member of a team.
• Will follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the function of the job under minimal supervision.
• Work with solution providers to develop, implement, and continuously improve, MES, SCADA, and KPI outputs.
• Help support Corporate and Division data governance and master data initiatives.

Experience & Education:

• BS or AS Degree in electrical engineering with 3-5 years relevant experience, or a MS degree in electrical engineering with 2-3 years relevant experience.
• Experience with Industry 4.0, robotics, digital manufacturing, MS SQL, PowerBI, MES, IoT, and ERP Systems.
• Demonstrated Control Systems competency.
• Proven problem-solving capability required. Excellent communication skills required.

Working Conditions:

• The incumbent will be working in a manufacturing environment with a mix of office and shop floor duties.
• Exposure to indoor manufacturing environment.
• Intermittent exposure to moderate noise.
• Must be able to support a 24/7 operation.
• Some travel required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift and carry items weighing up to thirty-five (35) pounds on an intermittent basis.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist and work at heights on an intermittent basis.
• Requires hand manipulation including simple grasping, pushing, and pulling of materials.
• Must be able to reach and work above and below the shoulder level.
• Must be able to work with and around forklifts and hazardous machinery.
• Must be able to wear all the required Personal Protective Equipment.

Location Profile

PCC Mason is part of Precision Castparts Corporation (PCC). Located in West Chester Township, OH, PCC Mason was established in 2019 as PCC Fastener Division's Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence. PCC Mason strives to design, develop & implement highly automated and intelligent advanced manufacturing processes for high volume aerospace fastener manufacturing throughout PCC's fastener manufacturing divisions & plants.

Business Profile

PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products, which include the PCC Industrial & Distribution Group, consist of specialized manufacturing businesses that produce fasteners, precision components, systems, tooling, and engineered system solutions for a diverse group of end customers in the automotive, aerospace & defense, industrial machinery, and other performance-driven markets.

PCC Fasteners and Engineered Products' manufacturing operations are spread over four continents, forming a network of industry-leading companies, which enables our customers to utilize our experience and deep product knowledge wherever they need it. Embedded in a culture of continuous improvement, our assets and industry leadership ensure that we will consistently deliver to our customers the best value in the markets we serve.

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.