Careers

The Applications/Service Engineer provides technical service for the systems and products sold by PVA. This position helps customers maximize value of products from pre shipment through end of life. This position requires frequent travel and includes a training period, duration is dependent on existing knowledge level. The ideal candidate for this role will have mechanical aptitude with good problem solving and interpersonal skills. This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY.

Responsibilities

• Maintain expert level technical knowledge of PVA product line.
• Answers direct questions and resolves issues from customers.
• Solves problems, diagnoses and resolves issues to ensure customer needs are met.
• Manages and updates individual service tickets throughout the day to identify any urgent customer needs.
• Assists customers with process improvement and optimization.
• Provides onsite support and installations at customer locations globally.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Fosters strong customer relationships through run-off, and after shipment service and installations as required.
• Provides feedback regarding manual updates to ensure they are up to date and relevant to customer needs.
• Leads, assists and supports team members when performing runoff, installation, rework installation, or onsite service.
• Trains with Applications Lab to become a process and technical expert.
• Shares information learned from customer within department.
• Utilizes 5Y Kaizen process to identify root causes of problems and solutions.

Skills

• Customer centric, committed to supporting the internal and external customer.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a team environment.
• Exhibits sound judgement; anticipates the implications and consequences of situations and takes appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Follows direction with focused attention.
• Exhibits initiative.
• Willing to learn.
• Strong computer and excel skills.
• Must be technically inclined (mechanical, controls, software, etc.).
• Minimum one (1)+ year of technical service and commercial experience, preferred.
• Associate degree in engineering, preferred.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

The Assembly Technician is responsible for manufacturing the systems and products sold by PVA. This position ensures that product is assembled correctly and shipped on time. Hours for this position are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm 5 days/week or 6:00 am – 4:30 pm 4 days/week (weekdays only). Starting pay is $16-$20 per hour. There are many opportunities for growth and advancement! This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets electrical and mechanical schematics to assemble components.
• Uses a volt meter and hand tools.
• Cable assembly and cable integration into motion platform.
• Ensures department meets weekly average shipment targets.
• Ensures that goals and expectations are met, and product is being developed on schedule.
• Ensures equipment is in optimum working order and brings issues to supervisors’ attention within one hour when aware of machine interruption.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information 100% of the time.
• Forms strong working relationships within team and treats each other with respect.
• Corresponds with departments, and team through face-to-face meetings.

Skills

• Basic knowledge and ability to use hand tools.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical concepts.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills; ensures that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a team environment.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Exhibits sound judgement; anticipates the implications and consequences of situations and takes appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Follows direction with focused attention.
• Exhibits initiative.
• Willing to learn.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

The CNC Machinist is responsible for machining the parts sold by Precision Valve Automation – PVA. This position ensures the product is created according to specifications based on instructions and job tracker. Hours for this position are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm, 5 days/week or 6:00 am – 4:30 pm, 4 days/week (weekdays only). This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY.

Responsibilities

• Creates parts and follows procedures and instructions to meet customer expectations.
• Reads and interprets mechanical schematics to ensure accuracy.
• Sets up tooling equipment, loads parts, reviews programming steps, and ensures adherence to quality standards and specifications.
• Responsible for performing first piece inspections on machined parts.
• Maintain industrial machines, applying knowledge of mechanics, shop mathematics, metal properties, layout, and machining procedures.
• Calculate dimensions or tolerances, using instruments such as micrometers or vernier calipers.
• Monitor the feed and speed of machines during the machining process.
• Maintain a clean and neat work area.

Skills

• Basic use of hand tools.
• Customer centric, committed to supporting the internal and external customer.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Prior experience operating HAAS mills and/or lathes, preferred.
• Associates Degree in industrial applications or machining, preferred.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

The CNC Press Brake Operator, 2nd Shift (Trumpf Tru Bend 5130) bends sheet metal used to assemble the systems and products sold by PVA. Experience preferred, however training is available for the right candidate interested in the position. Hours for this position are 2:00 pm – 2:00 am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (3, 12-hour shifts). Work 36 hours, get paid for 40! Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates the press brake to manufacture parts.
• Reads and interprets mechanical part drawings for their value stream.
• Ensures that goals and expectations are met, and product is being developed on schedule.
• Ensures equipment is in optimum working order and brings issues to team leaders’ attention within one hour when aware of machine interruption.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Keeps a neat and organized work station for safety and efficiency, 100% of the time
• Forms strong working relationships within team and treats each other with respect.
• Corresponds with departments, and team through face-to-face meetings.

Skills

• Basic knowledge and ability to use fabrication equipment.
• Understanding of mechanical concepts.
• Must have strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work most of the day on your feet in a fast-paced team environment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Follows direction with focused attention.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

The Electrical Assembly Technician is responsible for wiring various manufacturing robotics per instructions and guide books. This position ensures that product is assembled correctly and shipped on time. Hours for this position are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm 5 days/week or 6:00 am – 4:30 pm 4 days/week (weekdays only). Starting pay is $16-$20 per hour. There are many opportunities for growth and advancement!

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets electrical drawings and schematics for their value stream.
• Builds wire kits, cables, assemblies, panels and enclosures and integrates machines following procedure and instructions to meet customer expectations.
• Ensure electrical safety is observed and practiced and proper PPE worn, 100% of the time.
• Ensures that goals and expectations are met, and product is being developed on schedule.
• Ensures equipment is in optimum working order and brings issues to supervisors’ attention within one hour when aware of machine interruption.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Keeps a neat and organized work station for safety and efficiency, 100% of the time.
• Forms strong working relationships within team and treats each other with respect.
• Corresponds with departments, and team through face-to-face meetings.

Skills

• Basic knowledge and ability to use hand tools.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical concepts.
• Must have strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work most of the day on your feet in a team environment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Follows direction with focused attention.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

The Systems Programmer writes code that operates and enables the manufacturing robotics sold by Precision Valve Automation – PVA. This position is critical to PVA; the Systems Programmer ensures that machines are built correctly and meet the expectations of the customer which ultimately impacts the revenue and long-term profitability of the company. This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY.

Responsibilities

• Set up PCs within specified timeframes based on the complexity and uniqueness of the machine.
• Programs manufacturing robotics using proprietary company coding language following procedures and instructions to meet customer expectations.
• Completes programming within specified timeframes based on the complexity and uniqueness of the machine to ensure goals and expectations are met.
• Ensures product is created according to specification based on instructions and job tracker with up to 99% quality.
• Reads and interprets mechanical schematics to ensure accuracy.
• Utilizes software to communicate issues or delays during build, on real time basis.
• Sets up machine to perform process.
• Completes build within specified timeframes to ensure goals and expectations are met and product is developed on schedule.
• Ensures equipment is in optimum working order and brings issues to team leaders’ attention within one hour when aware of machine interruption.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information.
• Keeps a neat and organized workstation for safety and efficiency.
• Interacts with customers in value stream or works in other value streams, as needed.

Skills

• Customer centric, committed to supporting the internal and external customer.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills; ensures that information is passed on to others who should be kept informed.
• Self-starter who works independently, and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Exhibits sound judgement.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Comfortable working in a structured environment.
• Follows direction with focused attention.
• Exhibits initiative.
• Strong computer skills
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, preferred. A successful candidate will be driven and motivated to learn PVA’s specific programming language.
• Associates Degree in Computer Science, required.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

The Inventory/Receiving Team Member is responsible for receiving, stocking, maintaining, and inventorying parts used to build machinery for Precision Valve & Automation – PVA. This position ensures parts are correct and available when needed for production. This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY.

Responsibilities

• Receives/distribute materials, products, parts, and supplies to customers or coworkers, based on information from incoming requisitions.
• Ensures invoices for pricing and quantity match shipping manifest.
• Ensures boxes and product meet quality specifications.
• Notates damages on bill of lading at time of receipt.
• Assures “just in time” parts are received by noon.
• Receive and ensure parts are identified correctly and placed in the correct location/bin.
• Monitor and report inventory variances.
• Examine and inspect stock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage.
• Keep appropriate inventory records and adjustments.
• Complete new item set up in system as needed.
• Conduct cycle counts as needed.
• Clean and maintain supplies, tools, equipment and storage areas to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

• Must have strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work most of the day on your feet in a fast-paced team environment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Follows direction with focused attention.
• Use of Epicor or other ERP system, preferred.
• Kanban experience, preferred.
• Strong computer and Excel skills, preferred.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

The Laborer/Shop Helper, 2^nd Shift is responsible for operating the Timesavers machine to deburr and finish sheet metal parts to assemble the systems and products sold by PVA. Experience preferred, however training is available for the right candidate interested in the position. Hours for this position are 2:00 pm – 2:00 am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (3, 12-hour shifts). Work 36 hours, get paid for 40! Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates Timesavers machine to deburr and finish sheet metal parts.
• Ensures all part edges are smooth to move on to the next step in the manufacturing process.
• Help in the weld, paint, and brake departments when needed.
• Ensures that goals and expectations are met, and product is being developed on schedule.
• Ensures equipment is in optimum working order and brings issues to team leaders’ attention within one hour when aware of machine interruption.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Keeps a neat and organized work station for safety and efficiency, 100% of the time
• Forms strong working relationships within team and treats each other with respect.
• Corresponds with departments, and team through face-to-face meetings.

Skills

• Basic knowledge and ability to use fabrication equipment.
• Understanding of mechanical concepts.
• Must have strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work most of the day on your feet in a fast-paced team environment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Follows direction with focused attention.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

The Powder Coating Technician, 2^nd Shift is responsible for applying powder coating to sheet metal parts to assemble the systems and products sold by PVA. Experience preferred, however training is available for the right candidate interested in the position. Hours for this position are 2:00 pm – 2:00 am Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday (3, 12-hour shifts). Work 36 hours, get paid for 40! Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Responsibilities

• Applies powder coating to sheet metal parts.
• Ensures best coverage of parts while working to maintain speed and efficiency.
• Cleans and maintains spray booth.
• Ensures that goals and expectations are met, and product is being developed on schedule.
• Ensures equipment is in optimum working order and brings issues to team leaders’ attention within one hour when aware of machine interruption.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Keeps a neat and organized work station for safety and efficiency, 100% of the time
• Forms strong working relationships within team and treats each other with respect.
• Corresponds with departments, and team through face-to-face meetings.

Skills

• Basic knowledge and ability to use fabrication equipment.
• Understanding of mechanical concepts.
• Must have strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work most of the day on your feet in a fast-paced team environment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Follows direction with focused attention.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• PPE provided by company.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

The Pre-Build/Assembly Technician is responsible for starting the manufacturing process for robotic equipment per instructions and guide books. This position ensures that product is assembled correctly and shipped on time.Hours for this position are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm 5 days/week or 6:00 am – 4:30 pm 4 days/week (weekdays only). Starting pay is $16-$20 per hour. There are many opportunities for growth and advancement! This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY.

Responsibilities

• Reads and interprets electrical drawings and schematics for their value stream.
• Attaches sheet metal sides to pre-assembled frames and installs motion components (gantry).
• Ensures that goals and expectations are met, and product is being developed on schedule
• Ensures equipment is in optimum working order and brings issues to supervisors’ attention within one hour when aware of machine interruption.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Keeps a neat and organized work station for safety and efficiency, 100% of the time
• Forms strong working relationships within team and treats each other with respect.
• Corresponds with departments, and team through face-to-face meetings.

Skills

• Basic knowledge and ability to use hand tools.
• Understanding of electrical and mechanical concepts.
• Must have strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Ability to work most of the day on your feet in a team environment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Follows direction with focused attention.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

The Production Scheduler – Fabrication Shop is responsible for processing and scheduling the parts for manufacture sold by Precision Valve & Automation – PVA. This position ensures the product is created on time according to specification based on instructions and job tracker which ultimately impacts the revenue and long-term profitability of the company. This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY.

Responsibilities

• Creates fabrication shop traveler packets to release to the floor for manufacturing.
• Keeps a weekly running schedule for the brake press.
• Organizes sheet metal carts to match weekly schedule and puts them in the appropriate location.
• Stacks and stores completed parts per machine job until the kit is complete.
• Helps manage raw materials for the Fab Shop.
• Works with Group Managers to ensure parts are on schedule with the assembly process.
• Works with Engineering to maximize manufacturing process.
• Identifies part orders that can be replaced by stock parts.
• Places orders for all Fab Shop needs.
• Ensures cycle counts are done twice a week.
• Assists production team members by locating parts and answering questions.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Keeps a neat and organized workstation for safety and efficiency, 100% of the time.

Skills

• Must have strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Strong computer and excel skills, preferred.
• Basic use of hand tools, preferred.
• Prior experiene in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Epicor or other ERP experience, preferred.
• Associates Degree in industrial applications or manufacturing, preferred.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

The Project Engineer (Mechanical) is responsible for innovating and designing the systems and products sold by Precision Valve Automation – PVA. This position ensures that the product is designed correctly, and within customer requirements, budget, and timeframe. This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY.

Responsibilities

• Review sales orders and interprets engineering needs to deliver an on-time, complete, and accurate design and documentation package.
• Monitors project to ensure that goals and customer expectations are met, and product is developed on schedule.
• Facilitates project kick-off meeting.
• Coordinates with other departments to develop project schedule.
• Answers questions, manages expectations and acceptance criterion, and fosters customer relationships throughout the design process.
• Monitors project to ensure that goals and customer expectations are met, and product is developed on schedule.
• Designs and develops machine documents and submits models to CAD group to create diagrams and generate full bill for parts.
• Partners with purchasing and internal shops to order parts for on time delivery.
• Organizes and facilitates Engineering Cross Review to assess and ensure design meets the needs of the customer and company.
• Interprets safety codes so that equipment meets specifications on every design.
• Conducts meetings to gain customer approval of all specifications prior to manufacturing.
• Creates test run-off document, post run-off punch list, and conducts customer run-off acceptance meeting.

Skills

• Customer centric, committed to supporting the internal and external customer.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Strong computer and excel skills.
• Knowledge of industrial robots, machinery, electrical and fluid mechanics, electronics, and modeling/drawing software, required. SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Minimum three (3)+ years of custom engineering and design required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, required.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

The R&D Design Engineer is responsible for innovating and designing the standard products sold by Precision Valve Automation – PVA. This position identifies market needs and ensures that the standard products are designed correctly and within customer requirements, budget, and timeframe. This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY.

Responsibilities

• Develops and delivers an on-time, complete, and accurate design and documentation package.
• Updates designs for standard offerings and conducts research and development for future products offered to customers.
• Manages product information through entire lifecycle within PVA.
• Coordinates engineering, sales, and production departments to develop project schedules that includes a release date for sufficient manufacturing and production time.
• Releases products within organization and ensures documentation and training is detailed and communicated effectively to other departments.
• Conducts internal mechanical and software design reviews as part of R&D process.
• Interprets safety codes so that equipment meets specifications on every design.
• Coordinates with purchasing and shops upon release of new products.
• Develops drawings, diagrams, and schematics for patent application, as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Generates engineering best practices and design guide to ensure consistency.
• Participates in meetings with potential clients to understand needs and communicate company capabilities and deliverables, as needed.
• Reviews products on the market and brings ideas to the attention of the manager for future development.
• May travel with sales people to discuss customer needs (average 1-2x per year).

Skills

• Customer centric, committed to supporting the internal and external customer.
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a fast-paced team environment.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Strong computer and excel skills.
• Knowledge of industrial robots, machinery, electrical and fluid mechanics, electronics, and modeling/drawing software, required. SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Understanding of software structures and interfaces (HMI), ergonomics, software, and mechanical controls, required.
• Minimum three (3)+ years of custom engineering and design required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, required.

Job Location: Global Headquarters

The Shop Assistant is responsible for preparing materials to machine the parts sold by PVA. This position ensures that parts are cleaned and packaged to move on to the next step of the manufacturing process which ultimately impacts the revenue and long-term profitability of the company. Great opportunity for an aspiring Machinist! Hours are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday-Friday. This position requires onsite presence in Halfmoon, NY.

Responsibilities

• Pulls material needed to create parts.
• Cleans and packages parts after they are machined.
• Performs other tasks in the shop as assigned.
• Assists to ensure goals and expectations are met and product is developed on schedule.
• Maintains confidentiality of customer information, 100% of the time.
• Keeps a neat and organized work station for safety and efficiency, 100% of the time.
• Adheres to company policies, 100% of the time.

Skills

• Customer centric, committed to supporting the internal and external customer.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and listening skills.
• Self-starter who works independently and in a team environment.
• Exhibits sound judgement; anticipates the implications and consequences of situations and takes appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.
• Maintains a calm, tactful demeanor when dealing with difficult situations.
• Manages multiple projects and timelines with a sense of urgency and follow through.
• Well organized, analytical, and detail oriented.
• Follows direction with focused attention.
• Willing to learn and exhibits initiative.
• Basic use of hand tools, preferred.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, preferred.
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs.

Job Location: Global Headquarters