Automation Engineer PLC

Jobot
Chicago Heights, US

Job Description

Great opportunity to join a global leading manufacturing company in the building materials space!

This job is hosted by: Matt Tassoni. Salary: $100,000 - $125,000 per year.

A bit about us

Our client is an industry leading manufacturing company focused in the building materials space.

Why join us?

Amazing culture and growth opportunities! This includes:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Retirement planning
  • PTO
  • and more!

What you’ll do

  • Lead engineering and project execution for robotic and automation solutions
  • Assess and select vendors, key components, and subcontractors for projects
  • Plan and conduct shop tests, factory acceptance tests, and commissioning activities (up to 20% travel)
  • Provide technical support and guidance to local teams and customers
  • Develop standard documentation (technical specs, checklists, functional descriptions, P&IDs) for robotic applications
  • Build long-term relationships with suppliers and contribute to supply chain consolidation
  • Mentor and support capability development in mechatronics and automation

What we’re looking for

  • Master’s degree in Mechatronics, Automation, Electro-Mechanical, or Process Engineering
  • 5–10 years’ experience in mechatronics/automation engineering in industries such as steelmaking, glassmaking, foundry, automotive, or mining
  • Experience with on-site customer service, technical support, and commissioning
  • Strong project management or product development experience in a multicultural environment
  • Expertise in robotics applications, process control, automation, and electro-mechanical systems
  • Hands‑on experience with 3D CAD (Creo or SolidWorks), PLC programming (Siemens, Allen‑Bradley), and SCADA systems (Wonderware, WinCC)
  • Knowledge of process design, dimensioning, simulation, and system testing (FAT, point‑to‑point, individual tests)
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex systems, integrate diverse technologies (hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, valves), and work across multiple international sites
  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and vendor negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of high-temperature processes (steel, glass) and vision systems is a plus

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Skills & Requirements

Technical Skills

MechatronicsAutomationElectro-MechanicalProcess Engineering3D CAD (Creo or SolidWorks)PLC programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley)SCADA systems (Wonderware, WinCC)process designdimensioningsimulationsystem testing (FAT, point-to-point, individual tests)troubleshootingintegration diverse technologies (hydraulics, pneumatics, motors, valves)communicationcollaborationvendor negotiationhigh-temperature processes (steel, glass)vision systemscommunicationcollaborationvendor negotiationMechatronicsAutomationElectro-MechanicalProcess Engineering

Level

mid

Posted

4/2/2026

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