Process Engineering Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Location: Vandalia, OH (onsite)
Travel: 5-10% (domestic and international)

As our next Process Engineering Technician, you'll play a key role in introducing new products to the production line efficiently and effectively. Your expertise will ensure smooth transitions from prototype to full-scale production while maintaining quality and reducing waste.

• Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.

• Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.

• Employee Empowerment: A culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions.

• Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining broad experience.

• Mentorship Opportunities: Access to mentorship programs that help you grow both personally and professionally.

Location: Vandalia, OH (onsite)
Travel: 5-10% (domestic and international)

As our next Process Engineering Technician, you'll play a key role in introducing new products to the production line efficiently and effectively. Your expertise will ensure smooth transitions from prototype to full-scale production while maintaining quality and reducing waste.

• Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.

• Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.

• Employee Empowerment: A culture that empowers employees to take initiative and make impactful decisions.

• Diverse Projects: Work on a variety of projects across different industries, gaining broad experience.

• Mentorship Opportunities: Access to mentorship programs that help you grow both personally and professionally.

• Run IQ (Installation Qualifications), OQ (Operational Qualifications), PQ (Performance Qualifications), and FQ (Fixture Qualifications) protocols to qualify products.

• Conduct test method validations to ensure new testers meet performance requirements.

• Integrate, troubleshoot, and optimize PLCbased automation systems and electrical controls on production equipment.

• Configure and support industrial vision systems used for inspection, error proofing, and quality verification.

• Analyze equipment signals, machine data, and sensor outputs; support AIassisted predictive maintenance and equipment optimization.

• Facilitate prototype builds and document production readiness issues.

• Execute and document pilot builds to ensure manufacturing validation.

• Create work instructions and support smooth transitions to production.

• Verify and optimize cycle times to ensure compliance with engineering estimates.

• Train operators on new processes, controls, and automation systems.

• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to resolve issues and enhance manufacturing processes.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at reducing waste, improving automation reliability, and simplifying processes.

• Minimum 3 years' experience in JMT assembly or similar manufacturing environments.

• Handson experience with PLC programming, troubleshooting, and logic modification (AllenBradley, Siemens, or equivalent preferred).

• Experience with industrial vision systems for inspection and verification.

• Knowledge of data and signal processing, including interpreting machine outputs for diagnostics and process improvement.

• Familiarity with automation systems, robotics interfaces, sensors, and machine control integration.

• Understanding of mechanical controls, pneumatics, actuators, and electromechanical systems.

• Ability to use measurement equipment during qualification runs.

• Strong attention to detail; ensures new processes are robust and welldocumented.

• Proactive attitude toward identifying potential waste, safety risks, or quality concerns.

• Willingness to adopt and support AI-enabled tools for analysis and improvement.

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com - We can't wait to meet you!

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