Smart Factory Operations Engineer

TRUMPF•Chicago, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges? The TRUMPF Smart Factory in Hoffman Estates, IL, is TRUMPF´s leading demonstration facility for fully automated material flow and production. In this innovative, fully connected factory we use state-of-the-art technologies to make Autonomous Manufacturing a reality already today. The Operations Engineer is essential to our success in the Smart Factory. He/She is responsible for running and setting-up our automated cutting, bending and punching equipment, working closely with the different Application teams. Order management, programming, and general maintenance of equipment is also a vital part of this role. Welcome to the Smart Factory! Machine Operation & Demonstration Setup and operate TRUMPF laser, punch, and press brake equipment for production and customer demos. Inspect parts using calipers, pin gauges, and other tools to ensure dimensional accuracy. Prepare parts for shipping, including packing, wrapping, and coordinating logistics. Work closely with other teams to provide best in class experiences for all visitors to the TRUMPF Smart Factory. Load/unload material and finished parts, operating forklifts and other tools as needed. Customer Coordination & Production Create orders, record job status and scrap quantities in TRUMPF’s Manufacturing Execution System “Oseon”. Estimate, schedule, and monitor production orders, while providing feedback on part designs to improve cost and process efficiency. Develop nests and programs using TRUMPF software tools for laser cutting, punching, and bending. Consult with customers for clarifications, drawings, and pricing to ensure alignment with production capabilities. Lead and support lean manufacturing activities and improve product/information flow by implementing standardized procedures, structures and reports. General Maintenance & Logistics Perform basic preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime. Support shopfloor organization through cleaning, scrap removal, shipping/receiving, and participation in continuous improvement activities (5S, TPM). Follow safety procedures, maintain standards, and report hazards to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.

Requirements

Min. 2 years-experience in sheet metal fabrication & machinery, preferably experienced using TRUMPF equipment.
Detail-oriented and able to work independently.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
Strong organizational and communication skills are required, as the role involves regular contact with customers and Sales representatives.
Min. 2-year technical school degree or equivalent work experience, with a solid math background.
High school diploma or GED required, associate or technical degree in manufacturing preferred.
Fluency in both written and verbal English required.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs and stand or walk for extended periods in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of manufacturing execution system (MES) and programming software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Setup and operate TRUMPF laser, punch, and press brake equipment for production and customer demos.
Inspect parts using calipers, pin gauges, and other tools to ensure dimensional accuracy.
Prepare parts for shipping, including packing, wrapping, and coordinating logistics.
Work closely with other teams to provide best in class experiences for all visitors to the TRUMPF Smart Factory.
Load/unload material and finished parts, operating forklifts and other tools as needed.
Create orders, record job status and scrap quantities in TRUMPF’s Manufacturing Execution System “Oseon”.
Estimate, schedule, and monitor production orders, while providing feedback on part designs to improve cost and process efficiency.
Develop nests and programs using TRUMPF software tools for laser cutting, punching, and bending.
Consult with customers for clarifications, drawings, and pricing to ensure alignment with production capabilities.
Lead and support lean manufacturing activities and improve product/information flow by implementing standardized procedures, structures and reports.
Perform basic preventive maintenance and troubleshoot equipment to minimize downtime.
Support shopfloor organization through cleaning, scrap removal, shipping/receiving, and participation in continuous improvement activities (5S, TPM).
Follow safety procedures, maintain standards, and report hazards to ensure a safe and compliant work environment.