Advanced Manufacturing Automation Engineer

ITW Automotive; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Automotive in Mokena, Illinois is seeking an experienced engineer to manage projects related to automation. The successful candidate will analyze and research engineering problems, develop automation design standards, and lead cross-functional teams. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 5+ years of project management experience. The role offers a salary range of $95,000 - $107,000 and requires some travel. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and engineering excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of work experience in project management and/or automation.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Willingness to have occasional schedule flexibility for clients.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and research engineering problems and prepare documentation.
• Develop and document automation design standards.
• Lead cross-functional teams for Automation FATs.
• Support and provide feedback during design development.

Skills

Project management skills

Background in electronics

Vendor negotiation experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Allen Bradley PLCs

Keyence IV4/VS

Job description

Responsibilities

• Analyze and research engineering problems, participate in equipment or product design, test materials, devices or machines, and prepare specifications and documentation.
• Develop and document automation design standards per best practices.
• Lead a cross‑functional team for Automation FATs and SATs.
• Support and provide feedback during design development on DFMs, ROM pricing, and quoting of automation equipment.
• Provide feedback to the cross‑functional team on new automation status and condition.
• APQP responsibility: Develop Process Flow, PFMEA, and Standard Work Instructions for automation processes.
• Review internal cost breakdowns to ensure standard practices are adhered to.
• Support capital acquisition requests for programs requiring additional assets.
• Support annual and long‑range planning of capital asset acquisition (1‑5 years).
• Develop RFQ for automation capital assets on a program basis, and manage from inception until authorization/integration.
• Write and manage capital expenses.
• KPI accountability SOP+90 days on all capital asset integrations per program.
• Support automation changes due to ECN.
• Develop and manage BDPs based on lessons learned and ensure adherence on future programs.
• Function in a team environment utilizing Six Sigma problem‑solving applications.
• Train tooling technicians on new tooling and equipment during integration.
• Identify new potential technologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness of equipment.
• Support operations and production to implement SMED strategy.
• Support enterprise‑wide capacity management of capital assets.
• Develop relationships between sales, engineering, and operations team members.
• Achieve authorization from multiple team members on new equipment per standards.
• Support development and manage standardized tool build guidelines.
• Attend daily Fast Response meetings and assist when feasible.
• Support operations and production teams on other projects as assigned.
• Travel (domestic and international) up to 30%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required).
• 5+ years of work experience in project management and/or automation.
• Excellent project management skills.
• Background in electronics (Allen Bradley PLCs, sensors, Keyence IV4/VS).
• Willingness to have occasional schedule flexibility to accommodate international clients/customers/vendors.
• Vendor negotiation experience, preferred.
• Prior experience working with vendors/suppliers, preferred.

Work Environment

Most time will be spent in an office environment. Occasionally the employee may be required to spend time in manufacturing and construction sites. Certain personal protective equipment is required in those areas. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EEO Statement

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. For individuals with disabilities who may need help with the application process, ITW offers a contract to evaluate requests for assistance and, where appropriate, provide reasonable accommodation to help the applicants apply for a position. Only requests for assistance to apply for a position due to a disability will be responded to.

Compensation

$95,000 - $107,000