Industrial Automation Engineer

Panduit; Tinley Park (IL); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical manufacturing seeks an Industrial Automation Engineer based in Tinley Park. This role involves configuring equipment on advanced networks, managing manufacturing applications, and collaborating with teams to resolve issues. Candidates are encouraged to apply for this opportunity to advance their careers in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Health and financial benefits

Flexible work options

Generous vacation and sick leave

401(k) matching

Parental leave

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience with applications and networking.
• Experience in manufacturing teams preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile Scrum environments.

Responsibilities

• Connect equipment to CPwE and configure applications.
• Participate in Agile team for daily tasks.
• Support service desk with production issues.

Skills

Communication

Agile Methodology

Networking

Manufacturing support

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Kepware

MES Hydra

CPwE

Job description

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At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you’re ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit!

We are seeking an Industrial Automation Engineer to join our IT Product team supporting manufacturing globally. You’ll work with local manufacturing shop floor leaders to connect equipment on Panduit’s Converged Plantwide Ethernet (CPwE) networks. Once connected and operational, you’ll connect our standard communication application (Kepware) and configure various manufacturing applications (i.e. MES Hydra).

What You Will Do

• Connect new, existing and retiring equipment on the shop floor to the CPwE network and Kepware.
• Configure MES Hydra application for each machine (machine/order data collection, recipe loading/management, process data collection/data historian & OEE/OOE/TEEP reporting).
• Design CPwE networks as locations expand and new locations are built.
• Spend 95% of your day on a scrum team in an Agile environment completing “stories” and attending various Agile ceremonies.
• Support service desk with resolving production support issues.
• Document knowledge articles and provide guidance to tier-1 and tier-2 support.
  
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience: 2+ year experience with applications and networking, and experience supporting manufacturing teams. Experience with injection molding, extrusion, stamping creating physical, or hardware products for b2b industrial and commercial use preferred.
• Technical Experience: Experience with Agile Scrum environments, CPwE, MES Hydra, or Kepware a plus.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Travel: Able to travel 10-20% both domestic and international.
  
  
  

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance. This role is 100% remote in Chicagoland or Greater Atlanta area.
• Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
• Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
• Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.
  
  
  

Compensation: The expected annual base salary range for this role is $85,000- $120,000. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Making the connections that matter. Join us and apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future. All roles, including remote positions, require an in-person interview as part of the hiring process.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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