Manufacturing Engineer III

Wabtec•Buffalo Grove, IL

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Manufacturing Engineer III within Wabtec Bus Solutions, you will perform a variety of manufacturing engineering assignments including programming, debugging, commissioning, and optimizing machining, robotics and automated manufacturing systems with primary objective of achieving reliable unmanned (lights-out) operation. Wabtec Bus Solutions is a team driving innovation in Transit Bus & Rail systems, including passenger door systems, wheelchair lifts & ramps, e-Bus charging systems, driver’s protective barriers, and more. We blend technical expertise with deep product knowledge to deliver high-impact solutions for our customers and communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering.
5–8 years of hands-on experience programming industrial robots and automation systems.
Experience in Creo / Solid Works with background in CAM processors
Machining tool selection and optimization for process
Strong experience with robot programming, PLC programming, and HMI development.
Ability to independently lead automation projects in a manufacturing environment

Responsibilities

Program, debug, and commission industrial robotic systems with emphasis on CNC machine tending.
Responsible for defining manufacturing process through CNC and/or manual machining, and for designing, building, modifying, and maintaining fixtures to support safe, repeatable, and cost‑effective production.
Create detailed functional and technical specifications for automation systems.
Lead automation projects from concept through sustained production without direct supervision.
Optimize automation cycle times, reliability, uptime, and error recovery logic.
Integrate manufacturing equipment with digital systems such as data collection and monitoring tools.
Support operator and maintenance training related to automated systems.
Provide technical troubleshooting support during launches and production.
Research and propose Capital Acquisitions based on production requirements, driving manufacturing cost reductions, safety improvements, or environmental green initiatives.
Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential issues and while driving solutions.
Continuing education / implementations on modern industry 4.0 manufacturing including; programming techniques, machining technology, machine and assembly automation, tooling design, MES system integration, interactive instructions, torque, quality tracking.