Controls Engineer

Precision Castparts Corp. •

Henderson, Nevada, United States

Position Type: Permanent

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

Summary

The Electrical/Controls/Automation Engineer manages the process of specifying, designing, configuring, testing, supervising, and manufacturing control, electrical, and automation systems. In this role, you will serve as a technical reference for designers and engineering technicians responsible for automation, instrumentation, and control system integration/development. Additionally, you will provide remote assistance for on-site installation and support of PLC/HMI/computer-based hardware, offer schedule and cost updates to project managers on multi-discipline projects, and maintain effective communication with clients and co-workers.

Essential Functions

Designs control systems and instrumentation equipment, including electrical control panels.
Conducting analytical assessments and troubleshooting.
Initiating and leading projects independently.
Assists with installation and commissioning tasks (experience preferred but not required).
Modifying and upgrading existing systems.
Analyze the processes of the assigned facility
Identify shortcomings that could be opened by automation
Design systems that can automate processes
Maintain and repair systems
Inspect systems to ensure they meet safety regulations
Familiarity with PLC/SCADA software across multiple platforms.

Education and Experience

Bachelor&39;s degree or higher in Electronic & Electrical/Controls/Instrumentation Engineering or equivalent experience.

Electrical equipment in explosive environments: 5 years (Required)

Electrical Engineering: 5 years (Required)

Instrumentation: 5 years (Required)

PLC, HMI, and related hardware: 5 years (Required)

Controls, Automation: 5 years (Required)

Electrical Panel, Equipment Design: 2 years (Required)

VFDs (Variable Frequency Drives): 5 years (Preferred).

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. &39;Green Card Holder&39;), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.

Job Ident #: 15002

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Controls Engineer

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