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Des Plaines, Illinois · USA job

Automation and Controls Engineer

FILTRAN

Des Plaines, Illinois

Job description

Overview

In this role, you will ensure the long-term reliability of deployed automated systems, diagnosing and improving equipment to sustain process efficiency. You'll work across a cross-functional team to troubleshoot, optimize, and upgrade hardware and software, contributing to system reliability and part availability. You will serve as a technical expert on complex issues and mentor technicians and engineers. This position combines hands-on problem solving with documentation and compliance to safety and quality standards. You will join a collaborative environment focused on durable, data-driven improvements.

Responsibilities
  • Diagnose and resolve automation failures
  • Design and implement reliability improvements for software, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical systems
  • Lead system-level initiatives, hardware and software upgrades
  • Maintain spare parts inventory for equipment
  • Analyze system data to identify efficiency improvements
  • Mentor Engineering and Maintenance teams in fault diagnosis
  • Maintain system documentation (procedures, logs, setup records)
  • Serve as technical expert for complex issues
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards and quality requirements
  • Collaborate with vendors to improve parts availability
Key requirements
  • 5 years of experience in manufacturing automation
  • Proficiency in programming PLCs (Siemens and AB)
  • Experience with Fanuc robots and servo control systems
  • Hands-on experience diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control failures
  • Strong ability to read machinery schematics
  • Excellent problem-solving skills in automated equipment contexts
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally
  • C++ programming experience is a plus
  • independence
  • cross-functional collaboration
  • mentoring
  • PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley)
  • Fanuc robot programming
  • Servo control systems

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