Industrial Controls Engineer

PCT - Pacific Cast Technologies is seeking an Industrial Controls Engineer to support advanced aluminum investment casting operations. In this role, you will design, program, and troubleshoot PLC- and HMI-based control systems for furnaces, robotics, and automated equipment. You will optimize process control, improve reliability, and support predictive maintenance. Working closely with production, maintenance, and quality teams, you will lead root-cause analysis, ensure compliance with safety and aerospace standards, and drive continuous improvement in a precision manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, program, and maintain PLC, HMI, and industrial control systems for casting and machining equipment
• Troubleshoot controls, instrumentation, and automation issues to minimize downtime
• Implement and optimize control strategies to improve process capability, yield, and equipment reliability
• Collaborate with production, maintenance, and quality teams on root-cause analysis and corrective actions
• Ensure controls systems comply with safety, electrical, and aerospace industry standards
• Develop and maintain control system documentation, schematics, and code standards
• Support installation, commissioning, and upgrades of automated and robotic equipment
• Assist with data acquisition, SCADA, and reporting to support continuous improvement initiatives

Required Skills

• PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar)
• HMI/SCADA development and support
• Industrial networking and communication protocols (Ether
• Net/IP, Modbus, etc.)
• Electrical schematics and panel design
• Instrumentation and process control (temperature, pressure, flow)
• Robotics and motion control integration
• Data acquisition and industrial databases
• Root-cause analysis and problem solving in manufacturing
• Safety system design and machine safeguarding
• Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement