Automation Engineer

If you would love to be part of a company that is poised for substantial growth with opportunities for career advancement, then working for CPP may be the right fit for you! Join a results-oriented workplace that strives for success through innovation, collaboration, and teamwork.

At Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) Euclid, you'll be part of a leading investment casting foundry specializing in complex aerospace and gas turbine components. You'll join a stable, growing organization that offers competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities to build a long-term career and grow your expertise in a highly technical manufacturing environment.

For more information, please visit www.cppcorp.com

What we Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellness, and financial security
• Quarterly bonus opportunities tied to performance and company success
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Strong focus on employee engagement and an inclusive workplace culture
• Paid holidays and generous vacation time to support work-life balance
• Tuition reimbursement to invest in your continued learning and professional growth
• Clear pathways for career development and advancement within the organization

Job Summary:

• Provide engineering support to the Facilities group, troubleshoot PLC control problems, advance the state of program development and management, and work with team members in developing new methods of manufacturing in the casting industry.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes through application of automated equipment.
• Develop an automated method to keep all equipment and computer programs upgraded and current.
• Work with the Maintenance personnel to understand the root cause of automation-related failures.
• Develop within the Maintenance department a basic understanding of higher-level automation troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities:
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of computer programming and software development.
• Has the ability to troubleshoot equipment problems and perform complex system tests.
• Possesses creative thinking skills and is a detail-oriented personality.
• Can communicate well to other members of the development team.
• Works with cross functional teams to develop new control methods giving Operations what is needed.
• Interprets controls needs of mechanical designs.
• Assure automation standard for new equipment.
• Research supplier products for the best fit for an existing problem.
• May assist Production engineering in problem solving of quality issues as it relates to controls capability.
• Eliminate waste and elevate the productivity using Lean Manufacturing program.
• Participate in the startup of new equipment.
• Ability to cooperate; work effectively and professionally with all levels in the organization, both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance at work.
• Provides manufacturing engineering information by answering questions and requests.
• Completes design and development projects by training and guiding technicians.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Responsible for adherence to all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to work flexible hours..

Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Experience:
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BSEE preferred)
• Experience: 5+ years' work experience in manufacturing environment. Preference to Investment Casting Experience.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• PLC and HMI programming is preferred. Rockwell Software preferred.
• Ignition is a must. Configuring and designing HMI/SCADA systems is preferred.
• Familiar with Motion Control and Vision. Robot experience is a plus. Fanuc preferred.
• SQL server database maintenance and queries is a must. MSSQL preferred.
• Decision Making and Problem Solving: Able to act in solving problems with exhibiting judgment and a realistic understanding of issues.
• Experience and skill in troubleshooting control systems.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• Working Environment: Shop Floor, Office
• Physical Demands: Sitting or standing long periods of time, may be required to lift Metal castings up to 50 lbs.; extended periods of time using a computer screen.
• Travel Requirements: May be required to travel to other Turbine Technologies sites, as needed
• Required PPE: Check for required PPE in areas you may be working in
• Safety Glasses: Needed in all areas of the plant
• Steel to shoes: Needed in all areas of the plant

NOTE: Consolidated Precision Products is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law . It is the policy of the company to comply with all aspects of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Upon request, the company will provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities who need an accommodation to fully participate in the application process. All roles are restricted to U.S. persons (U.S. citizens, permanent residents and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act) due to access to export-controlled technology. CPP will require proof of status prior to employment.
Note that we maintain a drug-free workplace, and all offers of employment will be contingent on satisfactory results of a drug & background screen.

This is a full time position