Automation Engineer - PLC
Jobot
Chicago Heights, IL
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$100,000–$125,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Allen-Bradley, Automation, Automation Engineering, Commissioning, Communication Skills, Customer Support/Service, Electromechanics, Hydraulic Engineering, Identify Issues, Legal, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Multicultural, Negotiation Skills, On Site Support, PTC Creo, Process Engineering, Product Development, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Project Execution, Project/Program Management, Retirement Planning, Simulation, SolidWorks, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), System Integration (SI), System Test, Technical Support, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Selection, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Chicago Heights, IL
POSTED
3 days ago
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Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year
A bit about us:
Our client is an industry leading manufacturing company focused in the building materials space!
Why join us?
Amazing culture and growth opportunities!
Medical
Dental
Vision
retirement planning
PTO
and more!
Job Details
What You’ll Do
Lead engineering and project execution for robotic and automation solutions
Assess and select vendors, key components, and subcontractors for projects
Plan and conduct shop tests, factory acceptance tests, and commissioning activities (up to 20% travel)
Provide technical support and guidance to local teams and customers
Develop standard documentation (technical specs, checklists, functional descriptions, P&IDs) for robotic applications
Build long-term relationships with suppliers and contribute to supply chain consolidation
Mentor and support capability development in mechatronics and automation
What We’re Looking For
Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electro-Mechanical, or Process Engineering
5–10 years’ experience in mechatronics/automation engineering in industries such as steelmaking, glassmaking, foundry, automotive, or mining
Experience with on-site customer service, technical support, and commissioning
Strong project management or product development experience in a multicultural environment
Expertise in robotics applications, process control, automation, and electro-mechanical systems
Hands-on experience with 3D CAD (Creo or SolidWorks), PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley), and SCADA systems (Wonderware, WinCC)
Knowledge of process design, dimensioning, simulation, and system testing (FAT, point-to-point, individual tests)
Ability to troubleshoot complex systems, integrate diverse technologies (hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, valves), and work across multiple international sites
Excellent communication, collaboration, and vendor negotiation skills
Knowledge of high-temperature processes (steel, glass) and vision systems is a plus
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About the Company
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com