Illinois Tool Works

Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Illinois Tool Works$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in automation within chemical, process, or industrial manufacturing environments
  • Working knowledge of PLCs and industrial electrical systems
  • Experience integrating new automation equipment into existing manufacturing processes
  • Experience in live production environments, especially with Process Safety Management (PSM) facilities
  • Familiarity with Ignition or Factory Talk software is preferred
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Support installation and startup of automation and process equipment
  • Troubleshoot electrical and control issues with maintenance and contractors
  • Implement safety initiatives to correct hazards
  • Provide field support during process upsets and abnormal conditions
  • Modify and troubleshoot PLC and HMI systems
  • Collaborate with contractors during equipment commissioning
  • Support OSHA Process Safety Management elements and participate in hazard analyses

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a significant operational impact in a Fortune 200 organization
  • Hands-on design work in a chemical plant environment
  • Dynamic work environment with emphasis on improving efficiency and safety
  • Collaboration with multiple teams and contractors
  • Focus on personal safety and operational reliability
Full Job Description
Job Description:

SUMMARY:

Our Engineering team plays an important role in our equipment implementation, design, maintenance, safety, and operational success. As a Manufacturing Automation Engineer, you will get to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, leveraging your entrepreneurial spirit and passion for problem solving to proactively improve production and safety outcomes. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant operational impact for a Division within a Fortune 200 organization!

YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS JOB IF YOU ARE/HAVE...

  • Interested in hands-on design and implementation of equipment in a chemical plant environment.
  • Someone who enjoys being on the plant floor and working with the operations teams.
  • Comfortable troubleshooting equipment and optimizing performance.
  • Motivated by improving safety, reliability, and uptime in real processes.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Support installation, integration, and startup of new automation and process equipment that will improve batch processing speed, reliability, quality, as well as process and operational safety.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, controls, and instrumentation issues and work with maintenance team and external contractors to correct issues impacting plant uptime.
  • Implement safety initiatives and STOP Card projects which identify and correct site or personnel safety hazards.
  • Provide field support during startups, process upsets, and abnormal operating conditions.
  • Modify and troubleshoot basic PLC and HMI systems to support new equipment and process improvements.
  • Work with various contractors and vendors during equipment installation and commissioning.
  • Support OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) elements including Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety. Review (PSSR), Mechanical Integrity, Procedural creation.
  • Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs/HAZOPs) and implement electrical and control-related safeguards.
  • Lead electrical root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
  • Ensure compliance with NEC, and hazardous area classification requirements (Explosion Proof Class 1&2, Div 1&2).
  • Develop and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, loop diagrams, and any associated documentation necessary.
  • Support electrical scope development for capital and reliability projects.
  • Lead small to mid-sized electrical and automation projects.
  • Promote, support, and adhere to all safety, environmental and quality related policies and procedures.


QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience in automation of chemical, process, or industrial manufacturing environments.
  • Working knowledge of PLCs, power and control wiring, and industrial electrical systems.
  • Experience installing new automation equipment for industrial manufacturing applications and integrating into existing manufacturing processes.
  • Experience supporting operations in a live production environment - specific experience in an electrically rated production environment or Process Safety Management (PSM) facility is a plus.
  • Experience working with Ignition or Factory Talk software preferred.
  • Familiarity with OSHA PSM requirements.
  • Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.


Compensation Information:

The salary for this role is $110,000.00 - $130,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future.

About Illinois Tool Works

ITW is an industrial manufacturing company that specializes in the fields of industrial machinery, engineering, operations, sales, marketing, finance, and accounting. It's in deep-sea oil rigs, aerospace technology, bridges and wind turbines, healthcare, the spaces in which they live and work, the cars they drive, and the mobile devices they rely on. It was founded in 1912 and headquartered in Glenview Nas, Illinois.

Illinois Tool Works Careers

Join the dynamic team at Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a global leader in diversified manufacturing, where innovation and excellence drive us forward. ITW offers unparalleled job opportunities, fostering a culture of growth and leadership in the industry.

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With ITW’s commitment to professional development and diversity training, you will enhance your skills through targeted training programs and workshops. These opportunities not only boost your career but also ensure you stay competitive in the job market.

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Learn more about Illinois Tool Works
Size
45,000 employees
Market Cap
$68.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.1 billion
Founded
1912
5 Year Trend
+1.2%
Revenue
$12.5 billion
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