Lead Automation Engineer

Join Our Team

Become an integral part of a forward-thinking team located in Bartlett, IL, where innovation meets technology. As a Lead Automation Engineer, you will navigate exciting challenges, leveraging your deep knowledge to enhance our manufacturing capabilities. Are you prepared to take on this adventure in industrial automation?

Your Mission

• Engineer and introduce leading-edge automation technologies into our production line.
• Develop and troubleshoot PLCs, robots from Fanuc, and complex vision systems innovatively.
• Conduct detailed time studies aimed at boosting operational throughput.
• Implement thorough root cause diagnostics to promote ongoing enhancements.
• Strictly adhere to and enforce industry security standards.
• Collaborate cohesively across departments to ensure seamless communication and project execution.
• Travel as necessary to support diverse projects and operations globally.

What We Look For

• Proven expertise with Fanuc robotic systems and simulation tools.

• Proficient in industrial automation strategies, including comprehensive time/reach studies and component logistics.

• CAD proficiency, particularly in Solidworks.

• Experience with notable machinery brands.

• Experience managing system commissioning in field settings.

Essential Skills:

• Valid Driver's License
• Proficiency in PLC Diagnostic Tools
• Production Time Optimization
• Industrial Engineering Practices
• Continuous System Enhancements
• Electrical Drafts
• Electrical System Repair Techniques
• General Diagnostic Abilities
• Root Cause and Failure Assessments
• Mechanical Diagnostics
• Advanced CAD Skills
• Industrial Robotics Programming
• Automation Equipment Analytics
• PLC Coding Expertise
• Machine Vision Integration
• Electrical Configurations
• Regulatory Safety Compliance Checks
• Network Infrastructure Knowledge (TCP/IP, SDWAN)
• Basic IT Proficiency

Technologies Deployed:

• 3D CAD Systems (Solidworks)
• Automation Software Solutions (Solidworks)
• Control Systems (Fanuc, Allen Bradley, Siemens)
• Optical Systems (Keyence, Cognex, Matrox)
• Automated Gantry Robotics
• HMI Interface Systems
• Robotics Solutions (Fanuc)