Automation Engineer

Flex-N-Gate • Chicago, IL

16h

About The Position

Flex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry, recently ranked 10th of the 150 Top North American Suppliers in “Automotive News.” A growing and vital company, Flex-N-Gate provides a great opportunity for hard-working and skilled individuals.
Summary
The Automation Engineer develops, edits, maintains, and troubleshoots automated actuators, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and motion-controlled programs on manufacturing equipment and machinery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred but experience in lieu of degree will be considered.
• 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing technology required.
• Competency with Allen Bradley PLC programming hardware and software.
• Competency with Allen Bradley Operator Interface hardware and software (primarily Panel View series)
• Ability to specify, assist with installation, debug and start-up of electrical control and power system equipment.
• PLC programming skills necessary to make a machine function properly and safely.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Project.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Strong analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Instruct and train all team process engineers and die setter in "real time" trouble shooting techniques. This includes basic electrical, mechanical and pneumatic functions of the robot and connections.
• Develop, organize and improve spare parts inventories.
• Participate in the advanced product quality planning activities for the development of control plans.
• Provide technical support for the production floor on a daily basis to meet production efficiency goals.
• Initiate and participate in continuous improvement, including cycle time reductions, and root cause analysis.
• Investigate mechanical failures or unexpected maintenance problems.
• Integrate robotics with peripherals, such as welders, controllers, or other equipment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation time

What This Job Offers

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