Automation & Controls Engineer: Reliability & Optimization

Filtration Group

Des Plaines (IL)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Filtration Group is seeking an Automation Engineer to support advanced technical issues and ensure long‑term reliability of deployed automated systems on the manufacturing floor. You will troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance equipment, mentor maintenance technicians, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve process efficiency and safety compliance.

Strong PLC programming experience (Siemens/AB) and familiarity with Fanuc robots and servo controls are highly valued, with C++

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in manufacturing automation.
  • Proficiency in PLC programming (Siemens and AB), Fanuc robots, and servo control systems.
  • Hands-on diagnostics of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control failures.
  • Ability to read machinery schematics.
  • Independently drive improvements while collaborating cross-functionally.
  • C++ programming experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose and resolve automation failures.
  • Lead system-level initiatives for hardware/software upgrades.
  • Maintain spare parts and documentation.
  • Analyze system data to improve equipment efficiency.
  • Mentor engineering and maintenance teams.
  • Ensure safety standards and quality requirements.
  • Collaborate with vendors to improve parts availability.
  • Design reliability strategies for electrical, pneumatic and mechanical systems.

Skills

PLC programming
Fanuc robotics
Servo control systems
Diagnostics
Cross-functional collaboration
C++ programming

Tools

Siemens PLC
Allen-Bradley PLC
Fanuc robotics
Servo control systems

Job description

Filtration Group is seeking an Automation Engineer to support advanced technical issues and ensure long‑term reliability of deployed automated systems on the manufacturing floor. You will troubleshoot, optimize, and enhance equipment, mentor maintenance technicians, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve process efficiency and safety compliance.

Strong PLC programming experience (Siemens/AB) and familiarity with Fanuc robots and servo controls are highly valued, with C++

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