Automation Engineer

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:   The objective of this position is to assist San Leandro operations in meeting its business and financial goals through identification and implementation of automation projects to impart process consistency. Implementation to include the controls aspect of any respective project tying into PCC-SL’s Ignition data base. The engineer’s performance will be measured on the ability to contribute to the plant operation’s P & L.  

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Responsible for identifying and implementing automation projects that provide ROI on process stability measured by throughput and cost of quality metrics.  
•    Responsible for identifying and implementing controls projects on existing equipment and systems that provide ROI on process stability measured by throughput and cost of quality     metrics.
•    Attack process yields using various data analysis techniques (statistical, mathematical, DOE, 6 Sigma, etc.) to uncover variables in the process that are not maintained in a     controlled fashion.
•    Assure all projects are in compliance with customer and/or regulatory requirements.
•    As required, update of procedural requirements and training of applicable operations staffing.
•    Execute pipeline (cost reduction) projects that result in annualized savings in accordance with  plant cost of goods sold metrics.
•    Establish subject matter expert reputation with plant staff managers concerning process variability concerns and remedial action initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:
•    A bachelor of science engineering degree is required; preferred areas of study are industrial, mechanical, or materials.
•    PLC coding experience and background required.
•    Computer literate; knowledge in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
•    Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
•    CAD capability helpful, preferably SolidWorks experience
•    Assertive, energetic, self-starting, risk-taker with the ability to break through historical barriers and paradigms for out-of-the-box, data driven problem solving techniques.
•    Tremendous desire to be a change leader by establishing proven results.

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.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $85000 to $110000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors.  For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 80 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

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.