Manufacturing Engineer III

Wabtec Corporation; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec Bus Solutions in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to program, debug, commission, and optimize robotics and CNC automation to achieve reliable lights-out production.

You will lead automation projects, design fixtures, and collaborate across engineering disciplines. Strong background in robot and PLC programming, CAM/CAD tools, and process optimization is required; travel up to 10% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 5-8 years hands-on experience programming industrial robots and automation systems.
• Experience in Creo / Solid Works with background in CAM processors
• Machining tool selection and optimization for process
• Strong experience with robot programming, PLC programming, and HMI development.
• Ability to independently lead automation projects in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

• Program, debug, and commission industrial robotic systems with emphasis on CNC machine tending.
• Responsible for defining manufacturing process through CNC and/or manual machining, and for designing, building, modifying, and maintaining fixtures to support safe, repeatable, and cost-effective production.
• Create detailed functional and technical specifications for automation systems.
• Lead automation projects from concept through sustained production without direct supervision.
• Optimize automation cycle times, reliability, uptime, and error recovery logic.
• Integrate manufacturing equipment with digital systems such as data collection and monitoring tools.
• Support operator and maintenance training related to automated systems.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support during launches and production,
• Research and propose Capital Acquisitions based on production requirements, driving manufacturing cost reductions, safety improvements, or environmental green initiatives.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential issues and while driving solutions.
• Continuing education / implementations on modern industry 4.0 manufacturing including; programming techniques, machining technology, machine and assembly automation, tooling design, MES system integration, interactive instructions, torque, quality tracking.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Creo

SolidWorks

CAM processors

Job description

You'll be joining Wabtec Bus Solutions, a team driving innovation in Transit Bus & Rail systems, including passenger door systems, wheelchair lifts & ramps, e-Bus charging systems, driver’s protective barriers, and more. We blend technical expertise with deep product knowledge to deliver high-impact solutions for our customers and communities.

How will you make a difference?

As a Manufacturing Engineer III within Wabtec Bus Solutions, you will perform a variety of manufacturing engineering assignments including programming, debugging, commissioning, and optimizing machining, robotics and automated manufacturing systems with primary objective of achieving reliable unmanned (lights-out) operation.

What do we want to know about you?

You may be a good fit if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• 5-8 years of hands-on experience programming industrial robots and automation systems.
• Experience in Creo / Solid Works with background in CAM processors
• Machining tool selection and optimization for process
• Strong experience with robot programming, PLC programming, and HMI development.
• Ability to independently lead automation projects in a manufacturing environment

What will your typical day look like?

• Program, debug, and commission industrial robotic systems with emphasis on CNC machine tending.
• Responsible for defining manufacturing process through CNC and/or manual machining, and for designing, building, modifying, and maintaining fixtures to support safe, repeatable, and cost-effective production.
• Create detailed functional and technical specifications for automation systems.
• Lead automation projects from concept through sustained production without direct supervision.
• Optimize automation cycle times, reliability, uptime, and error recovery logic.
• Integrate manufacturing equipment with digital systems such as data collection and monitoring tools.
• Support operator and maintenance training related to automated systems.
• Provide technical troubleshooting support during launches and production,
• Research and propose Capital Acquisitions based on production requirements, driving manufacturing cost reductions, safety improvements, or environmental green initiatives.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential issues and while driving solutions.
• Continuing education / implementations on modern industry 4.0 manufacturing including; programming techniques, machining technology, machine and assembly automation, tooling design, MES system integration, interactive instructions, torque, quality tracking.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Primarily office-plant based work
• Use a computer for extended periods
• Occasionally lift/move up to 30pounds
• Stand, walk, and navigate facilities
• May be asked to travel (10%) to customers and manufacturing sites

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $68900-98200 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.