Automation and Controls Engineer

21 hours ago


Oak Brook, Illinois, United States JSK Recruiting, Inc Full time
Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Automation and Controls Engineer to join our team in Oak Brook, IL. As a key player in our newly formed department, you will be responsible for designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting automation systems that enhance production efficiency, boost quality, and promote safety.

Key Responsibilities
  • Project Support: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and manage project scopes, budgets, and timelines.
  • Automation Design & Implementation: Design and implement automation systems for bottling, packaging, processing, and material handling operations.
  • Technical Troubleshooting: Provide hands-on troubleshooting and technical support for automation systems, collaborating with vendors to resolve issues.
  • Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance line efficiency, safety, quality, and cost performance.
  • Engineering Assistance: Guide site engineers on automation design concepts, specifications, and requirements.
  • Digital Integration: Support the implementation of digitization tools like MES (Manufacturing Execution System) and DCS (Distributed Control System) solutions.
Requirements
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Technical Engineering preferred).
  • Experience: 2-3 years of engineering or technical experience in a high-speed bottling or closely related manufacturing industry is required.
  • Technical Skills: Strong mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills, including hands-on experience with PLCs, VFDs, robotics, and ladder logic.
  • Software Proficiency: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite; SAP experience is a plus.
  • Communication & Leadership: Strong collaboration and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Travel Flexibility: Willingness to travel up to 60%, based on project needs and timelines.
Preferred Experience
  • Previous experience in automation projects within the food, beverage, or consumer goods sector.
  • Exposure to working with equipment integrators and high-speed bottling lines.
  • Familiarity with the latest packaging and processing automation technologies.

We are looking for a motivated and innovative individual who is passionate about automation and eager to grow in a newly created role that emphasizes new technology and business growth.

At JSK Recruiting, Inc., we pride ourselves on providing boutique-level services combined with the resources of a larger recruiting firm. We maintain the relationships that employers are looking for in a recruiting firm as well as those that talented professionals need when they are ready to make a career change.



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