Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title: Automation EngineerLocation: Chicago, ILHire Type: Direct HireTarget Salary: $80,000 - $100,000/yearBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401(k)
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Job Summary: The Automation Engineer will design, program, and test automated systems, provide engineering support to operations through line support of automated equipment, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment.
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- Design, program, and test automated systems n
- Create small to medium scale automated systems with responsibility for integration of the various platforms n
- Maintain and update existing automated systems n
- Work with integrators to ensure successful delivery of external projects n
- Provide general oversight and monitoring of controls machinery – including project coordination for maintenance, upgrades, and repair when needed n
- Provide hands-on trouble shooting of manufacturing equipment. n
- Create written documents, test plans and reports that demonstrate technical rationale for associated decisions(s) (e.g., qualifications, risk assessments, and work instructions). n
- Provide operations department with effective technical support to meet manufacturing quality and quantity objectives. n
- Utilize project management skills to drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize yield, quality, and cycle time. n
- Assist with cost reduction and efficiency initiatives through the implementation of automated processes. n
- Identify process improvement opportunities and provide technical solutions via analysis and hands-on interaction with designated processes, including troubleshooting of manufacturing issues when they occur. n
- Assess and monitor manufacturing capacity capabilities and reconcile with demand n
- Propose capacity improvement recommendations accordingly. n
- Installation Qualification, Operational Qualification, and Performance Qualification n
- Specify tooling, fixtures and equipment required to meet manufacturing capacity requirements. n
- Coordinate efforts associated with planning, procuring, installing, and qualifying controls and automated equipment. n
Qualifications: n
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- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or similar field, . n
- 3+ years of experience with automation, electrical controls design, and PLC program development ideally in a manufacturing environment. n
- 3+ years of experience with programming and integrating robotics, PLCs, ladder logic, pneumatics, sensors, actuators, and vision systems. n
- Understanding of computer programming and software development. n
- Ability to troubleshoot equipment and perform complex system tests. n
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , , protected veteran status, or genetic information.