Manufacturing Automation Engineer: Robotics & Optimization

Motorola Solutions; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive bonus plans

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K with company match

10 paid holidays

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Motorola Solutions in Elgin, IL, is seeking an experienced engineer to own automation and production improvements. You will interface with multiple teams to resolve cost, quality and throughput issues, and drive efficiency through action on quality data and equipment performance.

The role requires hands-on work with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and HMI, plus a background in Lean, Six Sigma, and DOE methods. Travel under 10% and relocation support are possible.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical or Manufacturing) required.
• Strong problem solving, DOE and statistical methods exposure.
• Experience with automation production environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interface with production teams to improve cost, quality, throughput.
• Identify corrective actions for factory quality issues.
• Perform PLC logic, robotic and HMI modifications to support changes.
• Plan preventive maintenance and analyze machine performance for continuous improvement.
• Support stop ship meetings and implement corrective actions with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Automation

PLC

Robotics

Six Sigma

DOE

Lean manufacturing

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

HMI programming

Robot control

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

SCADA

Job description

Motorola Solutions in Elgin, IL, is seeking an experienced engineer to own automation and production improvements. You will interface with multiple teams to resolve cost, quality and throughput issues, and drive efficiency through action on quality data and equipment performance.

The role requires hands-on work with PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and HMI, plus a background in Lean, Six Sigma, and DOE methods. Travel under 10% and relocation support are possible.