Controls and Automation Engineer

PCT - Pacific Cast Technologies is seeking a Controls and Automation Engineer to design, program, and support automation systems in a precision aerospace casting environment. You will develop and optimize PLC/HMI controls for furnaces, robotics, and process equipment; troubleshoot electrical and control issues; and implement improvements to increase safety, quality, and throughput. Partner with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to integrate new equipment, ensure reliable operation, and maintain documentation. This role offers hands-on work with advanced manufacturing technologies, strong training, and growth in a quality focused, continuous improvement culture.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain PLC/HMI and automation systems for casting and machining equipment
• Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, controls, and instrumentation issues to minimize downtime
• Integrate new automated equipment and robotics into existing manufacturing processes
• Optimize control strategies to improve safety, quality, and production efficiency
• Develop and maintain control system documentation, schematics, and backups
• Collaborate with engineering, maintenance, and production teams on process improvements
• Support startup, commissioning, and validation of new or upgraded systems
• Implement and follow safety, regulatory, and quality standards for industrial controls

Required Skills

• PLC programming (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell or similar)
• HMI/SCADA configuration and support
• Industrial networking and communication protocols (Ether
• Net/IP, Modbus, etc.)
• Electrical schematics reading and control panel design
• Instrumentation and sensor integration
• Robot or motion control programming
• Industrial safety systems and standards (lockout/tagout, interlocks, NFPA/NEC)
• Troubleshooting of automation and electrical systems
• Data acquisition and process monitoring
• Continuous improvement and root cause analysis