Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer: On‑Floor Troubleshooter

Energy Jobline ZR; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Supplemental life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Basic life insurance and AD&D

PTO

Job summary

Just In Time Staffing is seeking an Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Elgin, IL. This role focuses on supporting production operations on the floor, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work with operators and maintenance technicians on equipment, automation, and controls, with responsibilities spanning troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Civil Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, lifting, exposure to noise, and varying temperatures.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Co-op, lab, shop, automotive, robotics, or other hands-on technical experience.
• Exposure to PLCs, sensors, motors, pneumatics, HMIs, or basic ladder logic through coursework or projects.
• Experience in GMP-regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.
• Familiarity with CAD software and Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and production line stoppages.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and process-related issues.
• Work closely with maintenance technicians and production operators to restore equipment and minimize downtime.
• Identify recurring equipment failures and help implement long-term corrective actions.
• Support preventive maintenance programs and spare parts management.
• Assist with troubleshooting and maintaining automated production equipment.
• Support conveyors, fillers, packaging systems, sensors, motors, and PLC-controlled equipment.
• Participate in equipment upgrades, installations, and sensor calibrations.
• Develop troubleshooting skills for both mechanical and controls-related issues.
• Observe manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, throughput, quality, and waste reduction.
• Assist with process improvement projects and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Document procedures, equipment modifications, and process changes.
• Support safety, quality, and food-safety compliance requirements.

Skills

Strong problem-solving

Strong communication

Teamwork

Standing/walking on manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Civil Engineering

Tools

PLCs

Sensors

Pneumatics

HMIs

Job description

Just In Time Staffing is seeking an Entry-Level Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Elgin, IL. This role focuses on supporting production operations on the floor, troubleshooting issues, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

You will work with operators and maintenance technicians on equipment, automation, and controls, with responsibilities spanning troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and safety compliance.