Job Description:

Job Posting Start Date 09-24-2024 Job Posting End Date 11-23-2024

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add an Automation Engineer – Injection Molding Assembly located in Libertyville, IL

Reporting to the Process Engineering Manager, the Automation Engineer – Injection Molding Assembly is responsible for specifying, designing and maintaining automation equipment, tooling and applications as required to meet specifications. 

Travel: 20% travel both domestically and internationally.

What a typical day looks like:

• Design, engineer, and modify existing and new moderately-complex automation equipment, tooling and applications to automate manufacturing processes. 


• Program robots (Yaskawa, Universal, Omron) and automation equipment (Omron, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley – Rockwell, Keyence) 


• Experience with the design and implementation of automated systems, especially as related to manufacturing 


• Develop and Maintain equipment standards for design, components, controls, signals & documentation 


• Develop Scope of Work documentation to be followed for new equipment projects 


• Electrical/Mechanical knowledge and ability to PLC programming (RS Logix) 


• Wiring of controls including working knowledge of safety relay circuitry 


• Troubleshoot to determine problems in non-functioning electro-mechanical equipment used in the manufacturing process 


• Establish technical manuals, drawings, models, training documentation, preventative maintenance plans and troubleshooting guides for automated equipment and automated processes. 


• Understand the machine operating standards,  onsequence of wear and tear parts and product defects 


• Ensure the uptime of machines through regular preventive maintenance and breakdown maintenance 


• Should be willing to learn & enhance the skill in all type of Automation equipment. 


• Should prepare why-why evaluation & drive for permanent corrective actions. 


• Should be able to give feedback to improve the design of process and equipment. 


• Directs daily department activities to maximize equipment utilization and support production needs.


• Coordinates maintenance activities with other functional groups such as engineering and operations to ensure the efficient operation of the departmental function. 


• Collaborates and offers input to planning, building, and maintaining the Automation framework and associated processes for new products. 


• Identifies and drives change to ensure automation effectiveness of existing processes. 


• Demonstrates and thorough understanding of customer requirements, offer suggestions and ideas on how best to deliver automation solutions. 

The experience we’re looking to add to our team:

• BS in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years’ experience in a plastics manufacturing related discipline and relevant plastics training.


• 5+ years related experience in a technology-based industry, where automated assembly techniques are utilized.


• 5+ years experience working in manufacturing of medical parts/assemblies


• Industrial Engineering experience working in a high-volume injection molding operation.


• Experience in a manufacturing environment using injection molding machines and related auxiliary equipment.


• Knowledge of automated equipment systems and tools including robotic, vision, material handling, conveyors, PLC, HMI, Pick-Place-Pack, Inspection/Test (Structural and Non-Contact e.g. Laser), Application of lasers e.g. Etching/Marking, Dispensing Processes, Plastics Welding and Joining.


• Experience using AutoCAD and/or Solidworks CAD tools.

What you’ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical benefits, dental, vision


• Life Insurance


• Matching 401K


• PTO


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee discounts at local retailers

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Job Category

Production Engineering

Is Sponsorship Available?

No

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