Automation and Controls Specialist

2 weeks ago


Lake Zurich, Illinois, United States Staffing Network LLC Full time
Automation Controls Engineer Position

Staffing Network LLC has partnered with a world leading manufacturer to fill a direct hire opportunity in Lake Zurich. As an Automation Controls Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and programming machines.

You will be responsible for programming and designing mechanical systems and ensuring automated systems' smooth integration and optimal performance.

  • Design engineering systems for the automation of industrial tasks
  • Design electromechanical equipment or systems
  • Create mechanical design documents for parts, assemblies, or finished products.
  • Review and design layout and material presentation strategies for production areas to optimize manufacturing flow and minimize wasted time, effort, and cost.
  • Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
  • Review new product designs for effective and low-cost manufacturing process flows.
  • Initiate action and follow-up to incorporate changes prior to pre-production sign-off.
  • Implement or test design solutions
  • Publish engineering reports documenting design details or qualification test results
  • Provide cost estimates for process improvements on new products and significant product changes.
  • Specifies and provides necessary tools, fixtures, equipment, and related training as required for plant production and testing.
  • Investigate new process control & inventory strategies, machine tool innovations, and improvements in plant layout design to continuously up-date production efficiencies.
  • Evaluate suppliers' capabilities to meet future requirements, advise new manufacturing methodology, and recommend equipment investments.
  • Responsible for quality improvement and cost reduction of assigned products. Share responsibility for meeting departmental cost reduction goals.
  • Lead continuous Improvement - reduce waste, drive cost reductions, and improve quality through Lean and Six Sigma activities.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in a manufacturing environment in the design and build of custom equipment and automation.
  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.
  • A strong working knowledge of mechatronics, automation, robotics, vision systems, electrical, mechanical power transmission, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
  • Ability to troubleshoot, assist in maintaining, repair/replace, and test automation systems, components, and networks.
  • Basic knowledge of Allen-Bradley and IEC 61131 hardware/software. Cognex vision systems is a plus.
  • Ability to troubleshoot/ modify existing equipment systems, including controls (PLC and HMI programs, servo drives, and motors), automation and robotics, electrical, mechanical power transmission, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
  • Consult with suppliers to specify products or systems for installation and arrange for purchases of equipment, tooling, materials, and/or parts.
  • Participate in or lead Continuous Improvement (CI) initiative.
  • Analytical – Ability to utilize statistical analysis and draw conclusions from data to solve complex problems.
  • Multitasking - Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

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