Automation Controls Engineer

Automation Controls Engineer

PTC is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.

We at PTC value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

• FREE Healthcare
• HSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Cancer & Critical accident coverage
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Job Summary:

This position will support the implementation of automation and controls within projects across the Company. Additionally, the engineering group is creating company standards for each facility to follow (electrical power systems, automation, facility infrastructure…), so this position will help with this effort.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop scope-of-work and request-for-quotation for equipment and component vendors, service providing contractors, original equipment manufacturers, systems integrators, …
• Managing contractors and / or employees in the execution of the project
• Project management, making sure projects stay “on-time” and within budget.
• Assist with Project Risk and Identification Reviews and creating mitigation plans regarding the specific items identified.

The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and Responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTC Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed. 

Competencies: 

To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following competencies:

• Design - Generates creative solutions; Translates concepts and information into images; Uses feedback to modify designs; Applies design principles; Demonstrates attention to detail.
• Analytical / Problem Solving - Synthesizes complex or diverse information and formulates a plan forward; Timely identifies and resolves problems; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Project Management - Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget; Manages project team activities.
• Technical Skills - Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.  Must be able to use data driven problem solving tools such as Six Sigma, Design of Experiments, and Lean concepts.
• Interpersonal Skills - Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Teamwork – Establishes trust amongst team members; Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements: 

• Heavy-industrial experience is a requirement (5 years), with experience in the pipe manufacturing industry preferred.
• BSEE degree from an ABET accredited institution is preferred.
• Experience managing capital projects and Continuous Improvement activities.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements (cont’d): 

• Experience with developing and maintaining automation controls programs using relay ladder logic, Structured Text, and functional block diagrams.
• Experience working with variable frequency drives, DC drive configurations, HMI’s, and integrated safety systems.

Number of Direct Reports:  None                    

Job Titles of Direct Reports:  N/A

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations:  Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Work Environment:  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to risk of electrical shock. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and smell. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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