Automation Engineer Contract Jobs in Chicago, IL

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

• Will analyze and research engineering problems, participate in equipment or product design, test materials, devices, or machines and prepare specifications/documentation
• Develop and document automation design standards per best practices.
• Lead a cross functional team for Automation FATs and SATs
• Support and provide feedback during design development on DFMs, ROM pricing, and quoting of automation equipment
• Provide feedback to cross functional team on new automation status and condition.
• APQP Responsibility: Develop Process Flow, PFMEA, and Standard Work Instructions for automation processes.
• Review internal cost breakdowns to ensure standard practices are adhered to.
• Support the capital acquisition requests for programs requiring additional assets.
• Support Annual and Long-Range Planning of Capital Asset acquisition (1 -5 years).
• Develop RFQ for automation capital assets on a program basis, manage from inception until authorization / integration.
• Write and manage Capital Expenses
• KPI accountability SOP+ 90 days on all capital asset integrations per program.
• Support automation changes due to ECN.
• Development and management of BDPs based on previous lessons learned and ensure adherence on future programs.
• Function in team environment utilizing six sigma problem solving applications.
• Training of tooling technicians on new tooling and equipment during integration.
• Identify new potential technologies to increase efficiency and effectiveness of equipment.
• Support operations and production to work towards implementing a SMED Strategy.
• Support enterprise wide capacity management of capital assets.
• Develop relationships between sales and engineering and operations team members.
• Achieve authorization from multiple team members on new equipment per standards.
• Support development and manage standardized tool build guidelines.
• Attend daily Fast Response meetings and assist when feasible.
• Support operations and production teams on other projects as assigned.
• Travel (domestic and international travel) up to 30%

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or comparable years of experience required
• 5+ years of work experience in project management and/or automation
• Excellent project management skills
• Background in electronics (Allen Bradley PLCs, sensors. Keyence IV4/VS)
• Willingness to have occasional schedule flexibility to accommodate international clients/customers/vendors
• Vendor negotiation, preferred
• Prior experience working with vendors/suppliers, preferred

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Most time will be spent in an office environment.  Occasionally the employee may be required to spend time in manufacturing and construction sites.  Certain personal protective equipment is required when in the manufacturing areas and construction sites.

Work is normally performed in an office environment.

Additional information:

ITW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.    

For individuals with disabilities who may need help with the application process, ITW offers a contract to evaluate requests for assistance and, where appropriate, provide reasonable accommodation to help the applicants apply for a position. If you would like this assistance, please call 708-720-7120 and leave your name, number, and a brief message.   

Note: Only requests for assistance to apply for a position due to a disability will be responded to.

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Compensation Information:

$95,000 - $107,000

ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. 

As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.