Sr. Automation Engineer - Heavy Industrial MFG

Homewood, Illinois Permanent USD105,000 - USD140,000 per year View Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity to join an industry-leading manufacturer specializing in metal tubing and infrastructure solutions. With multi-million-dollar investments made annually in this team and its capabilities, the organization is seeking an experienced engineer to drive manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, with a particular focus on automation technologies, processes, and methods within the local facility.
  • Join a growing team that sees great investment to improve automation
  • Highly competitive pay and benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a leading manufacturer of metal-formed and fabricated products located in the southern suburbs of Chicago. With a strong commitment to building a better future for both its customers and employees, the company focuses on delivering safe, reliable, and effective infrastructure solutions.

Job Description

  • Champion and support productivity enhancement initiatives and the adoption of operational best practices across the business.
  • Lead and coordinate capital improvement and equipment installation projects, including project planning, scheduling, and documentation.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing teams on continuous improvement efforts, Lean initiatives, process optimization, and root cause problem-solving activities.
  • Develop project estimates and cost analyses for electrical projects, maintain project schedules using Gantt charts, and ensure milestones and deadlines are achieved.
  • Create and maintain electrical schematics, technical documentation, and troubleshooting resources to support skilled trades personnel.
  • Lead the deployment, enhancement, and ongoing development of the SCADA system throughout the facility.
  • Actively participate in and lead continuous improvement programs focused on operational excellence and efficiency gains.
  • Support the maintenance and reliability of the plant's electrical systems and infrastructure.
  • Ensure all electrical equipment and installations comply with applicable safety standards, regulations, and codes.
  • Provide technical guidance and troubleshooting support to Electrical Technicians and Electricians during equipment and process issues.
  • Evaluate manufacturing requirements and recommend improvements to equipment, materials, methods, and facility layouts to increase productivity and efficiency.



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The Successful Applicant

  • 7-10+ years of experience in process/manufacturing engineering experience, in an industrial environment
  • B.S in Engineering strongly preferred, electrical or mechanical a plus
  • Experience with ROCKWELL PLC Programming (Siemens a plus)
  • AutoCAD layout experience (5+ years)
  • Project management experience (Use of tools like Gantt Charts, etc)
  • Lean/CI project experience preferred
  • Metal Tube Mill/Steel Mill experience a big plus
  • Knowledge of industrial electronics a plus - SCRs, Diodes, etc
  • SCADA Experience a plus
  • Industry 4.0 knowledge a plus

What's on Offer

  • Salary up to around $140,000 depending on experience and interviews
  • 401k Match
  • PTO + flexible time off
  • BCBS medical insurance
  • Dental/Vision coverage
  • STD/LTD coverage
  • More!
Contact
George Sherlock
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7103204

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Homewood
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
George Sherlock
Job Reference
JN-092026-7103204
 

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