Sr. Automation Engineer, Blades and Vanes Foundry
Core
Design, develop, and maintain core control systems for investment casting manufacturing processes to produce equiaxed, directionally solidified, and single-crystal components for power generation.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (manufacturing)
Builds
Investment casting equipment and control systems for power generation components
Domain
Manufacturing / Power Generation
Required skills
PLC programming, SCADA integration, Python, SQL, HMI design, electrical schematics, mechatronics, safety system implementation, equipment layout, component selection
Preferred skills
Predictive analytics, reliability analysis, MES integration, NFPA79/NEC/UL508A compliance knowledge
Technologies
PLC, SCADA, MES, Python, SQL, HMI, servo motors, controllers
Responsibilities
Integrate electromechanical systems with investment casting equipment; Design and develop manufacturing data systems; Implement data collection/storage solutions; Create and optimize HMI/SCADA/MES interfaces; Participate in initial equipment conceptual development; Lay out industrial electrical control panels; Architect, write, and debug PLC code; Implement safety systems for manufacturing equipment; Select and size electrical and electromechanical components; Manage electrical cabinet builds, field wiring, and plumbing.