Manufacturing Engineer — Robotics & Automation Expert

Komatsu Mining Corp.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits: Medical, dental, vis

401k and/or employee savings programs

Employee time off (vacation and design

Employee and family assistance

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Employee learning and development

Job summary

Komatsu America Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with Robotics Experience to lead projects improving safety, quality, efficiency, and cost across production and warehouse operations at our Peoria hub.

You’ll oversee robotics, CNC, tooling, and material flow while collaborating cross-functionally to refine standards and introduce lean improvements. The role emphasizes hands-on robot programming for welding, process optimization, and detailed process documentation, with a focus on Komatsu

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering required.
• 1–3 years in a manufacturing engineering role; robotics/automation preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CAD software including 3D CAD and AutoCAD.
• Hands-on robot programming for welding systems; optimize production efficiency.
• Knowledge of standards setting, layout design, tooling, fixtures, and line balancing.
• Strong communication and multi-project management skills.
• GD&T knowledge and application.

Responsibilities

• Program robotic welding systems and laser/painting systems to boost throughput.
• Lead manufacturing engineering projects with cross-functional teams.
• Specify tooling and processes for new and existing product models.
• Maintain routing documents, procedures, and costing reports; manage ECNs in MRP.
• Assess manpower for production and warehouse; adjust resources.
• Manage budgets while improving safety, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Develop balanced workflows for subassemblies and warehouse functions.
• Create packaging solutions for spare parts and supplier shipments.
• Address safety, quality, delivery, and cost issues per Komatsu Way.
• Implement lean methods: 5S, Kaizen, Gemba, PDCA, Poka Yoke.
• Conduct time and motion studies; make make-vs-buy analyses.
• Analyze bottlenecks and maintain facility layout docs.

Skills

Robotics programming

CAD software

GD&T

Project management

Education

B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

3D CAD

Excel

MS Project

Job description

Komatsu America Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with Robotics Experience to lead projects improving safety, quality, efficiency, and cost across production and warehouse operations at our Peoria hub.

You’ll oversee robotics, CNC, tooling, and material flow while collaborating cross-functionally to refine standards and introduce lean improvements. The role emphasizes hands-on robot programming for welding, process optimization, and detailed process documentation, with a focus on Komatsu