Application Engineer - Automation MFG

Wheeling, Illinois Permanent USD90,000 - USD100,000 per year View Job Description
This is a fantastic oppotunity to join a cutting edge automation technology manufacturer that serves a wide variety of industries.
  • Exposure to high profile automation technology
  • Quarterly bonus structure, great benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a specialized, mid-sized manufactuer of various automation products and solutions, fully customized to their customer's desires. They keep innovation and CI at the forefront of what they do, while maintaining a team-oriented culture that invests in their people. They are looking to add strong talent to their team to handle unique engineering challenges for a variety of applications.

Job Description

  • Design custom automation systems using SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD
  • Develop concepts and layouts for automation equipment based on customer requirements
  • Support budgeting and estimating efforts for new projects
  • Manage project timelines and coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful execution
  • Collaborate with sales and customers to define technical requirements and solutions
  • Identify and solve engineering challenges throughout the project lifecycle
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and system designs



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Required:

  • 5+ years of experience in automation or mechanical design (or mechatronics-focused roles)
  • Proficiency with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD
  • Experience with budgeting, estimating, or project costing
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
  • Team-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities

Preferred:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
  • Experience with conveyors or material handling systems
  • Exposure to Visual Components or similar simulation tools
  • Background working with custom automation equipment

What's on Offer

  • Competitive base salary in the range of $90,000-$100,000, with flexibility for strong candidates
  • Performance-based bonus (target ~10%)
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Comprehensive health benefits through a national provider
  • PTO starting at 2-3 weeks
  • Sponsorship NOT provided
Contact
Ed Lieser
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7048684

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Engineering Design and R&D
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Wheeling
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Ed Lieser
Job Reference
JN-062026-7048684