Job Information
ITW Manufacturing Automation Engineer in Mokena, Illinois
This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more information, please see: https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12439063
Job Description
SUMMARY
Provides shop floor support to maintenance, production, and management for automation work centers in assembly and molding.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluate and develop plans to improve theperformance of automation equipment.
- Works closely with all functions to improve equipment safety, quality, and performance, especially regarding the human-machine interface.
- Provides support, staffing, and training recommendations.
- Trains, mentors, and works closely with the automation technicians.
- Training stakeholders on how to troubleshoot automation systems
- Upgrading or deactivating existing automation systems
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in related field; Engineering, automation design or manufacturing required
- Minimum of 5 years experience with automation, electrical and mechanical design, and fabricating experience required (preferably within the automotive industry)
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Must be organized and able to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Proficiency with solid modeling software and the creation of shop prints - SolidWorks or Geomagic design preferred
- Machining experience with CNC experience a plus
- Programming experience (PLC (Allen Bradley), Fanuc, Wittman) a plus
- Experience with hydraulics, robotics, electrical systems, automation, machine maintenance, installation, and repair, including auxiliary equipment and material fundamentals - Experience with injection molding a plus
- Must possess exceptional mechanical skills and good visual skills for accessing thefunctionality of theequipment
- Experience in adjusting vision systems, specifically Keyence and Cognex.
- Ability to program, maintain, and adjust 6-axis and cartesian robotics
- Ability to root cause and troubleshoot complex automation
- Ability to lead and mentor others
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as required
COMPETENCIES
- Technical and Analytical Skills
- Understanding of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, calculations of percentages, measurement conversions).
- Strong working knowledge of Windows applications and Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel.
- Time Management and Communication Skills
- Must be dependable, have good attendance, be punctual, and have a positive attitude
- Prioritizes regular workload, particular tasks, and concurrent projects, allocating time and resources to ensure that work is completed accurately and efficiently within theestablished time frame.
- Performs with a high level of initiative, exhibiting persistence and willingness to stimulate new ideas within the organization.
- Takes calculated risks, makes strategic, results-oriented decisions, and accepts responsibility for the results (positive or negative).
- Continuous improvement mindset (the Ability to build a robust inventory system that is used across the division.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT
An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job\'s duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle, frequently reach with hands and arms, and occasionallyto walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and theability to adjust focus.
Compensation In ormation:
\$90-115K