Automation Engineer

Sun Chemical; Northlake (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturing company is seeking an Automation Engineer to optimize the performance of automated and robotic systems. The role involves troubleshooting, implementing improvements, and providing technical support to enhance system reliability and production. Candidates should have an engineering background, CAD experience, and at least 3 years in relevant technical roles.

Qualifications

• 2D/3D CAD knowledge is required.
• 3+ years' experience in manufacturing, engineering, or technology roles.
• Chemical manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain optimal performance of automated and robotic systems.
• Support project implementation by performing acceptance testing.
• Monitor and troubleshoot automated systems both on-site and remotely.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

CAD Design

Troubleshooting robotic systems

Education

Engineering or Technology degree

Tools

Autodesk (Fusion/Inventor)

PLC Systems (Rockwell Studio5000)

MS Office Suite

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Base pay range

$95,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Job Title: Automation Engineer

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Salary Range: $95,000 - $105,000

The Automation Engineer will maintain the optimal performance of automated and robotic systems through efficient implementation, operation, and maintenance. This includes providing immediate troubleshooting and executing corrective actions to rapidly restore equipment and system functionality.

The Engineer will support project implementation by performing acceptance testing and providing training, leading to improved equipment uptime and system reliability. This role also involves developing practices and procedures to optimize processes, increase production, enhance quality, and maintain high safety standards.

This role will monitor and troubleshoot automated systems both on-site and remotely, implement corrective actions, and propose long-term improvements. Success requires strong collaboration with plant operations, maintenance, and staff.

Essential Job Functions:

• Able to utilize CAD knowledge to identify mechanical roadblocks and generate solutions by designing custom components or integrating off-the-shelf components into existing and future systems.
• Minimize downtime for robotic and automated systems and execute corrections.
• Able to troubleshoot electrical cabinets and identify components using electrical drawings.
• Serve as a technical resource for the manufacturing staff and supervision regarding automation and robotics.
• Use new technology to provide enhanced insight into operational and equipment challenges and propose solutions to those situations.
• Analyze performance data proactively and recommend data driven upgrades that demonstrate a high level of investment return.
• Modify existing Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), or electrical schematics.
• Initiate, track, and close, through Management of Change (MOC) best practices, all activities with focus on Pre-Start-up Safety Review (PSSR), Process Hazard Analysis

Required Education and Experience:

• Engineering or Technology degree.
• 2D/3D CAD knowledge – Autodesk (Fusion/Inventor) preferred
• PLC Systems (Rockwell Studio5000) and Architecture
• 3+ years’ work experience in manufacturing, engineering, or technology comparable technical roles, chemical manufacturing experience is preferred
• MS Office Suite

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Supply Chain and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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