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Engineer, Automation

D&W
Wood Dale, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

POSITION SUMMARY :

The purpose of this position is to work closely with both the Engineering and Manufacturing teams to identify automation opportunities, focus on new projects that will involve design, programming, simulating, and testing automated processes and machinery. This individual reports to the Continuous Improvement Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Safety

  • Follows plant safety procedures and guidelines.
  • Know emergency procedures and what to do in the event of power outages, machine failures, workplace injuries, etc.
  • Wears and utilizes personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
  • Understand and identifies Lock-out / Tag-out procedures.
  • Informs supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediately.

Tasks

  • Responsible for developing manufacturing solutions using automated and semi-automated equipment (PLC's, HMI's, Robotics, Vision Systems, etc.)
  • Serve as the technical expert on machine specifications, controls, integration, installation, programming, servicing and modification.
  • Work with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to identify new automation opportunities
  • Pursue opportunities to reduce costs, improve product quality, and consistency
  • Project management
  • Create accurate, complete, and clear documentation of new machinery and processes
  • Establish automated equipment efficiencies, PM programs, cleaning programs and documentation of these activities
  • QUALIFICATIONS :

  • BS in an engineering discipline (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing) required
  • 5 years of experience with manufacturing automation systems
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong technical writing skills
  • Experience installing and validating automation systems
  • Experience with robots and vision system integration
  • Experience with new process development and machine design
  • Experience working with equipment suppliers (price, delivery, and service)
  • WORK ENVIRONMENT :

    While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and products with sharp edges. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

    BENEFITS :

    We offer a competitive salary & comprehensive benefit package which includes :

    Pay is based upon candidates skills experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

  • Medical, Dental and Vision
  • 401K with company match
  • Wellness program
  • STD / LTD
  • Company paid Life Insurance
  • FSA (Medical & Dependent care)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Plus more!
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