EC&I Engineer

Domino Printing Sciences; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO and High-Deductible Health Plans

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer 


Hybrid or fully remote work schedules

Job summary

Domino Printing Sciences seeks an EC&I Engineer to own electrical, control/automation, and instrumentation systems at the Gurnee fluids plant. You will lead projects, specify new equipment, and support SCADA, PLC, and MES to improve line performance and manufacturing efficiency.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, 2+ years in process control/automation, and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical engineering or similar field.
• Minimum 2 years in a similar EC&I/automation role, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with process control, automation, PLCs, SCADA, instrumentation, and calibration.

Responsibilities

• Own Electrical, Control/Automation, and Instrumentation systems; improve line performance.
• Plan, manage and support equipment specification, installation, and commissioning projects.
• Provide day-to-day production and engineering support for SCADA, PLC, MES, and related systems.
• Collaborate with departments to source equipment and ensure proper installations.
• Prepare SOPs and work instructions for new equipment.
• Coach and mentor the engineering team and ensure adherence to safety and quality procedures.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Office suite

Analytical thinking

Prioritization

Process control/automation

Education

Bachelors Degree Electrical engineer or similar

Tools

SCADA

PLC

MCCs

Job description

Job Title: EC&I Engineer

Compensation: $90,000 - $110,000 (based on qualifications)

Position Summary

This position is responsible for taking ownership of the site's Electrical, Control/Automation, and Instrumentation systems, providing technical support and guidance to technicians while driving operational excellence through line performance improvements, process optimization, and automation initiatives. The role is focused on advancing the business through continuous improvement of process control systems, automation technologies, and manufacturing efficiency.

The position will lead, plan, manage, and support a wide range of engineering projects, including new equipment specification, design, installation, and commissioning, as well as major factory development initiatives involving engineering software systems, process control, automation, and SCADA platforms. In addition, the role provides day-to-day production and engineering support for all manufacturing control systems, ensuring the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of SCADA, PLC, MES, and related automation technologies across the site.

Location

Gurnee (Fluids Plant)

Main Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Ensure business SHEQ standards are adhered to individually, ensuring appropriate procedures, risk assessments and permit to work procedures are in place and are being followed
• Ensure a robust and clearly communicated safe system of work and standard operating procedures are applied for all activities taking place across the site
• Drive Continuous Improvement within the area, with emphasis on Visual Management, 6S and LEAN initiatives
• Ensure that high levels of housekeeping are maintained
• Drive to maximise equipment effectiveness of assets through full life cycle
• Provide technical support for Engineering systems including Process Control, Scada, MES and Instrumentation
• Identify, initiate and manage improvement projects
• Liaise with suppliers to prepare project and CAPEX proposals
• Ensure that all System Documentation is updated when new systems are installed / upgraded
• Collaborate with all departments to ensure best equipment is sourced and suitable installations are implemented to support the operation and factory requirements
• Ensure training is put in place for any new system
• Prepare SOP’s and WI’s for new equipment in consultation with operations and engineering dept
• Coach and mentor engineering team
• Undertake all tasks as required in accordance with standard Domino working practices and quality procedure
• Demonstrate and role model Company values and leadership behaviours, setting the standards
• Complete annual training requirements, performance and development reviews as well as Individual Development Reviews in line with the company requirements

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree Electrical engineer or similar degree required
• Experience of process control and automation (PLC’s, VSD, SCADA, Instrumentation & calibration, MCC’s)
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role, preferably within a chemical manufacturing environment
• Supervision of Projects including people and budgetary management

Skills & Knowledge

• Excellent Communication Skills
• Able to work with different levels of employees/customers
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office – Excel; PowerPoint and Word
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and ask for help when necessary

Physical Demands

• Light work. Light work involves exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a small amount of force constantly to move objects. Pushing, pulling, stooping, reaching, gross/fine manipulation, driving, kneeling, crawling, and climbing may be required. Physical demand requirements are more than those for Sedentary Work.

Health & Safety Concerns

• Chemical hazards - solvents, adhesives, paints, toxic dusts, among other potentially toxic fumes or acids
• General Office Environment

About Domino

Also known as Domino Amjet, Domino North America is the US and Canadian division of Domino Printing Sciences - a global expert in industrial printers. Specializing in digital printing presses as well as traceability solutions for sectors as diverse as food, beverage, life sciences, packaging, cleaning, personal care, building and construction. Our technology prints onto products you encounter every single day from beverage cans to household goods, to industrial glass to the cardboard boxes they were shipped in - and everything in between.

Domino Amjet is the leader in Digital Printing with our innovative state of the art Inkjet Digital Printing technology and customer focused mission. The Domino Difference is how we set ourselves apart from the competition. Founded in 1978, the Domino Group operates through a global network of 25 subsidiary offices and more than 200 distributors, in over 120 countries employing over 2,600 people worldwide with manufacturing facilities situated in UK, China, Germany, India, Sweden and USA. Domino North America is proud to be part of the Top 15 best Places to Work in Illinois in 2023 and our eNPS (Employee Net Promoter Score) is consistently above 50. We invite you to visit https://www.domino-printing.com/en-us/home to learn more about "The Domino Difference".

Company Benefits

• PPO and High-Deductible Health Plans
• Health Savings Account with Employer Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and eligible dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with generous employer match
• Voluntary benefits such as pet insurance and legal assistance
• Paid Parental Leave and Paid Volunteer Day
• Vacation, Sick Days, Floating Holidays and Company Holidays
• Annual Bonus
• Summer Friday Program that runs from May to October*
• Company closure between Christmas and New Years*
• Hybrid or fully remote work schedules*
• Please note, due to business needs these programs may not be available for all positions

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity

Domino Amjet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.