Manufacturing Engineer – ControlsA century-plus manufacturer of large-scale industrial storage and containment equipment is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer – Controls for its Illinois facility. This is a senior, hands-on role: you'll own the automation and controls side of a fabrication and assembly operation that runs stamping presses, punch presses, fiber lasers, conveyance systems, and robotic equipment. You'll write and troubleshoot PLC code, redesign electrical schematics for machine modifications, and run capital projects from concept through installation.
The team is lean enough that your work is visible plant-wide, and the parent organization has manufacturing sites across North America and Europe — for a candidate who wants ownership now with a path to bigger scope later.Anticipated $115,000–$145,000, based on experienceBenefits include: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K w/ matchOverviewOwn PLC, PMC, and TP program creation, editing, and troubleshooting across the plant floorRedesign and modify electrical schematics for machine and equipment changesDesign, build, and document automation solutions and custom equipmentDevelop and test tooling for work-holding, fixturing, and material handlingRun capital projects start to finish: layout, equipment selection, installation, commissioningImprove existing manufacturing processes to cut cost and hold qualityProvide technical support to production and maintenance teams on new equipmentTrain plant personnel on new processes and equipmentPreferred Skills/ExperiencesBachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or mechanical engineering5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience designing equipment, tooling, and fixturesHands-on experience with CNC equipment, punch presses, fiber lasers, robots, PLCs, and weldingPLC, robot, and sensor programming experienceWorking knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six SigmaExperience with facility layout, process design, PFMEA, and DOEProficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft OfficeExposure to MRP systemsAbility to communicate from shop floor to executive levelAbility to lead cross-functional teams to project completionAbility to travel up to 10%KEYWORDS: manufacturing engineer, controls engineer, PLC programming, PMC programming, TP programming, Allen-Bradley, Rockwell Automation, Siemens, electrical schematics, control panel design, fixture design, tooling design, CNC, punch press, fiber laser, robotics, robot programming, automation equipment, capital projects, process improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, DOE, PFMEA, AutoCAD, facility layout, DeKalb Illinois