Senior Automation Engineer - Robotics & Manufacturing

Wabtec Corp.; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Bus Solutions in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to program, debug, commission and optimize robotic and CNC systems, with a focus on achieving reliable unmanned operations.

You will define manufacturing processes, design fixtures, lead automation projects from concept to production, and improve cycle times and uptime while integrating data-monitoring tools; relocation assistance may be considered.

Qualifications

• 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

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.

Skills

Robot programming

PLC programming

HMI development

Automation leadership

Machining experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

Creo/SolidWorks

CAM processors

Job description

Wabtec Bus Solutions in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer III to program, debug, commission and optimize robotic and CNC systems, with a focus on achieving reliable unmanned operations.

You will define manufacturing processes, design fixtures, lead automation projects from concept to production, and improve cycle times and uptime while integrating data-monitoring tools; relocation assistance may be considered.