Precision Castparts Corp.

Systems Integrator / Controls Engineer

Posted on: 27 Mar 2021

Dillon, SC

Job Description

Company Profile

With more than 150 operations and about 22,000 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, forgings, and clad products 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.

Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over 10 billion dollar company employs more than 29,500 people worldwide. PCC has over 160 plants and has a presence in twentysix states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a highquality, lowcost and ontime producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Business Profile

WymanGordon: WymanGordon is a worldwide supplier to the aerospace and industrial gas turbine markets. We hold quality accreditations for all of the major airframe and engine manufacturers for both civil and military applications. WymanGordon creates rotating closeddie forgings which are critical for aerospace and landbased gas turbines. WymanGordon also manufactures structural forgings for airframe, nuclear, petrochemical, power generation, and space applications.

Location Profile

Located in Dillon, South Carolina Wyman Gordon is a major industrial manufacturer serving a wide range of industries including aerospace, power generation, and industrial businesses.

Position Summary

The primary focus will to maintain the current control platforms, assist in project conceptual designs, detail engineering, procurement, construction, and preoperational 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 and troubleshoot process control systems and systems integration configuration preferable Apriso Dassault Systemes and Infor Syteline.
Engineer, design and test electrical, instrumentation and automation systems associated with industrial manufacturing plants.
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.
Database programming skills a plus. (SCADA, Apriso Dassault Systems, ERP Infor Syteline is 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.

Experience & Education

Bachelors Degree in electrical engineering (Preferred) or computer science, information systems or a related study (or equivalent projectrelated experience).
Minimum 3 years experience with Industry 4.0, robotics, digital manufacturing, MS SQL, PowerBI, MES, IoT, and ERP Systems.
2 years of experience in the electrical & controls engineering field.
Demonstrated Control Systems competency
Well versed in Microsoft office programs.
SQL Database knowledge preferred.
Experience architecting and implementing data projects on Cloud.
Thorough understanding of data and analytics services on Azure/AWS.
Proven problemsolving capability required. Excellent communication skills required.
Additional experience in Kepware, DELMIA, Apriso, Ortems, CATIA 3D Experience is desirable.
Some travel required.

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.
Hours of operation and employee schedules vary based off each project and may require irregular or extended hour and travel for project completion.
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 preestablished guidelines to perform the function of the job under minimal supervision.
Partner with Division IT to setup the greenfield operation in compliance with corporate IT policies, the IT internal control framework, and cybersecurity.
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 lightsoutmanufacturing.
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.

Desired Skills

US Citizenship or Perm Residency is required due to government military contracts.

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.

Precision Castparts Corp.

Portland, OR

Precision Castparts Corp. is a worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets. PCC 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, the Company is the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. PCC manufactures extruded seamless pipe, fittings, forgings, and clad products for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials to the casting and forging industries.

Precision Castparts Corp. has been headquartered in Portland, Oregon, for more than 60 years. The business has grown from a small manufacturer of investment castings for a wide variety of applications to a Fortune 500 company producing investment castings, forgings, and fasteners for aerospace, power, and general industrial customers. This growth has resulted from increased market share, entry into new end markets, and strategic acquisitions. Over the course of the company’s history, Precision Castparts has been led by just three chairmen and chief executive officers: Ed Cooley, Bill McCormick, and Mark Donegan. Each has made significant contributions during his tenure to make Precision Castparts one of the foremost manufacturing companies in the world today. PCC was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in January 2016.