Advanced Manufacturing Automation Engineer

ITW • Mokena, IL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves analyzing and researching engineering problems, participating in equipment or product design, testing materials, devices, or machines, and preparing specifications/documentation. The engineer will develop and document automation design standards, lead cross-functional teams for Automation FATs and SATs, and provide feedback during design development on DFMs, ROM pricing, and quoting of automation equipment. They will also support and provide feedback to the cross-functional team on new automation status and condition. The position requires APQP responsibilities including developing Process Flow, PFMEA, and Standard Work Instructions for automation processes, reviewing internal cost breakdowns, and supporting capital acquisition requests and planning. The engineer will develop RFQs for automation capital assets, manage them from inception to authorization/integration, and write and manage Capital Expenses KPI accountability SOP+ 90 days on all capital asset integrations. They will support automation changes due to ECN, develop and manage BDPs based on lessons learned, and function in a team environment utilizing six sigma problem-solving applications. Additional responsibilities include training tooling technicians, identifying new technologies to increase efficiency, supporting operations and production for SMED strategy implementation, supporting enterprise-wide capacity management of capital assets, developing relationships between sales, engineering, and operations teams, achieving authorization on new equipment, supporting standardized tool build guidelines, and attending daily Fast Response meetings. Travel up to 30% (domestic and international) is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Engineering, required
• 5+ years of work experience in project management and/or automation
• Excellent project management skills
• Background in electronics (Allen Bradley PLCs, sensors. Keyence IV4/VS)
• Willingness to have occasional schedule flexibility to accommodate international clients/customers/vendors

Nice To Haves

• Vendor negotiation, preferred
• Prior experience working with vendors/suppliers, preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyze and research engineering problems
• Participate in equipment or product design
• Test materials, devices, or machines
• Prepare specifications/documentation
• Develop and document automation design standards per best practices
• Lead a cross functional team for Automation FATs and SATs
• Support and provide feedback during design development on DFMs, ROM pricing, and quoting of automation equipment
• Provide feedback to cross functional team on new automation status and condition
• Develop Process Flow, PFMEA, and Standard Work Instructions for automation processes
• Review internal cost breakdowns to ensure standard practices are adhered to
• Support the capital acquisition requests for programs requiring additional assets
• Support Annual and Long-Range Planning of Capital Asset acquisition (1 -5 years)
• Develop RFQ for automation capital assets on a program basis, manage from inception until authorization / integration
• Write and manage Capital Expenses KPI accountability SOP+ 90 days on all capital asset integrations per program
• Support automation changes due to ECN
• Development and management of BDPs based on previous lessons learned and ensure adherence on future programs
• Function in team environment utilizing six sigma problem solving applications
• Training of tooling technicians on new tooling and equipment during integration
• Identify new potential technologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness of equipment
• Support operations and production to work towards implementing a SMED Strategy
• Support enterprise wide capacity management of capital assets
• Develop relationships between sales and engineering and operations team members
• Achieve authorization from multiple team members on new equipment per standards
• Support development and manage standardized tool build guidelines
• Attend daily Fast Response meetings and assist when feasible
• Support operations and production teams on other projects as assigned

Benefits

• ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
• As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
• For individuals with disabilities who may need help with the application process, ITW offers a contract to evaluate requests for assistance and, where appropriate, provide reasonable accommodation to help the applicants apply for a position.
• We’re committed to investing in our people and supporting their growth through unique and relevant development opportunities at each stage throughout the employee life cycle.
• Our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner.
• We aspire for everyone to perform to their full potential and value the unique and diverse perspectives, experiences and ideas that make us better together.
• The ITW Business Model gives us the tools to focus on what’s most important, and we’re grounded in our values of Integrity, Simplicity, Trust, Respect and Shared Risk.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level