Sr. Automation Engineer - Heavy Industrial MFG
Michael Page International
- Homewood, Illinois
- 1 day ago
- $105,000–$140,000 Per Year
- Full-time
Highlights
Develop project estimates and cost analyses for electrical projects, maintain project schedules using Gantt charts, and ensure milestones and deadlines are achieved. Collaborate with Manufacturing teams on continuous improvement efforts, Lean initiatives, process optimization, and root cause problem-solving activities.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Homewood, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $105,000–$140,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
Description
Job Title
Job Description
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 various metal formed and fabricated products, based in the southern suburbs of Chicago. They are consistently focused on developing a better future for their customers and their employees, to deliver safe 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.
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
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!
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Six Sigma, Lean, Process improvement
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Where: Homewood
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant name: Ed Lieser
Job Reference: JN-092026-7102164
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
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