Engineer

Experience Champaign Urbana; Rantoul (IL); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Loyalty Awards

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is seeking an Engineer to support and optimize automated systems in Rantoul, Illinois. This role will focus on a newly developed automated warehouse system, driving efficiency and collaboration across operational teams.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and at least 3 years of experience in automation technologies. Competitive compensation, including a bonus plan, and comprehensive health insurance are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in automation or industrial control systems.
• Strong troubleshooting and process optimization skills.
• Ability to maintain predictable attendance and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Support and optimize automated systems within manufacturing.
• Collaborate with teams to document processes and support system integrations.
• Train and support super users on automation system issues.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI programming

SCADA systems

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Process design

Troubleshooting

Process optimization

On-call support

OT security

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Warehouse Management Systems

Automated manufacturing systems

Job description

About the Role

As an Engineer at Zekelman Industries, you will support and optimize automated systems within manufacturing operations, with an initial focus on a newly developed automated warehouse system. This role is responsible for supporting automation initiatives, troubleshooting system issues, and improving operational efficiencies across manufacturing and warehouse environments.

You will collaborate closely with Operations, IT, Information Security, and external vendors to document processes, support system integrations, and ensure reliable automated system performance. This role is 70% remote with approximately 30% travel.

This role is ideal for a technically skilled, self‑motivated professional who enjoys automation technologies, continuous improvement, and solving complex operational challenges in manufacturing environments.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support automated systems controls and standard operating procedures.
• Document warehouse management system processes and become a subject matter expert on automation integrations.
• Support integrations between warehouse management systems, packaging systems, manufacturing execution systems, and transportation management systems.
• Train and support onsite super users on troubleshooting and resolving automated system issues.
• Assist in developing monitoring dashboards to proactively identify and resolve system concerns.
• Coordinate and document integration activities, operating procedures, and issue resolution with internal and external vendors.
• Gather employee feedback regarding automation system functionality and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with Information Security teams to support OT security, disaster recovery, and business continuity best practices.
• Support change management processes including testing and approval activities for automation systems.
• Assist in commissioning, optimization, and testing of automated manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Support installation, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting of hardware and software within automated environments.
• Contribute to automation strategies that align with organizational goals and operational objectives.
• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and Company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience in automation, industrial control systems, MES, process design, or project management environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLCs, HMI programming, SCADA systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Warehouse Management Systems, or industrial automation technologies preferred.
• Basic understanding of automated systems design, maintenance, and instrumentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and process optimization skills.
• Ability to support installation, maintenance, and upgrades of automated manufacturing systems.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Understanding of OT security and automation best practices preferred.
• Ability to connect automation initiatives with organizational goals and operational improvements.
• Willingness to participate in on‑call support schedules.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% as required.
• Ability to maintain regular, full‑time, predictable attendance.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Profit‑Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & HolidaysEmployee Loyalty Awards

Annual Comp Range - $84,000 - $95,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

M/F/D/V