A Manufacturing Engineer uses technology and engineering to help companies and organizations manufacture products with efficient use of time, resources, and energy.
| Sycamore, IL area A century-plus manufacturer of large-scale industrial storage and containment equipment is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer - Controls for its Illinois facility. This is a senior, hands-on role: you'll own the automation and controls side of a fabrication and assembly operation that runs stamping presses, punch presses, fiber lasers, conveyance systems, and robotic equipment. You'll write and troubleshoot PLC code, redesign electrical schematics for machine modifications, and run capital projects from concept through installation. The team is lean enough that your work is visible plant-wide, and the parent organization has manufacturing sites across North America and Europe — for a candidate who wants ownership now with a path to bigger scope later. Anticipated $115,000-$145,000, based on experience
Benefits include: Health, Vision, Dental, 401K w/ match Overview Own PLC, PMC, and TP program creation, editing, and troubleshooting across the plant floor
Redesign and modify electrical schematics for machine and equipment changes
Design, build, and document automation solutions and custom equipment
Develop and test tooling for work-holding, fixturing, and material handling
Run capital projects start to finish: layout, equipment selection, installation, commissioning
Improve existing manufacturing processes to cut cost and hold quality
Provide technical support to production and maintenance teams on new equipment
Train plant personnel on new processes and equipment Preferred Skills/Experiences Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or mechanical engineering 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience designing equipment, tooling, and fixtures Hands-on experience with CNC equipment, punch presses, fiber lasers, robots, PLCs, and welding PLC, robot, and sensor programming experience
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Six Sigma
Experience with facility layout, process design, PFMEA, and DOE
Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
Exposure to MRP systems
Ability to communicate from shop floor to executive level
Ability to lead cross-functional teams to project completion
Ability to travel up to 10%
