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Temporary Automation Engineer Jobs in Illinois (NOW HIRING)

Network Engineer

Decatur, IL · On-site

$176K - $187K/yr

Drive the transition from manual provisioning to "Network-as-Code" automation. • Security-by ... For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major ...

... optimization, automation, operational support, and continuous improvement. * Lead security ... We provide technology specialists on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of ...

Network Engineer

Decatur, IL · On-site

$176K - $187K/yr

Integrate automation technologies with our observability stack to drive "AIOps" and proactive ... For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major ...

Pilot, evaluate, and productionize new AI tools and automation opportunities, iterating quickly ... LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over ...

Senior Wireless Engineer

Decatur, IL · On-site

$176K - $187K/yr

Network Operations & Automation • Cloud-Managed Ecosystems: Manage and optimize cloud-native ... For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AllSTEM Connections is pleased to offer major ...

This is a great temp-to-hire opportunity with a pay range of $29-$36/hour. Enjoy a consistent ... Develop machining processes with a focus on automation and high-speed manufacturing. * Design ...

Controls Engineer

Round Lake, IL · On-site

$80K - $103K/yr

... temporary and permanent talent. Visit us at -a-job/ to learn more and view our open positions ... Rockwell Automation Software (including RSLogix5000/Studio 5000) and HMI System (FactoryTalk View ...

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Temporary Automation Engineer information

What is the difference between Temporary Automation Engineer vs Automation Technician?

AspectTemporary Automation EngineerAutomation Technician
CredentialsBachelor's in Engineering or related field, certifications like PLC or SCADATechnical diploma or associate degree, certifications in automation systems
Work EnvironmentProject-based, engineering-focused, often in manufacturing or industrial settingsHands-on, maintenance and troubleshooting in industrial or manufacturing plants
Employer & Industry UsageTemporary staffing agencies, engineering firms, manufacturing companiesManufacturing plants, industrial facilities, automation service providers
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for engineering roles with temporary contracts in automationSeeking technical roles focused on maintenance and troubleshooting

The main difference is that Temporary Automation Engineers focus on designing and implementing automation systems temporarily, often with an engineering background, while Automation Technicians handle hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of automation equipment. Both roles are essential in industrial settings but differ in responsibilities and required qualifications.

What are the most commonly searched types of Automation Engineer jobs in Illinois?

The most popular types of Automation Engineer jobs in Illinois are:

What cities in Illinois are hiring for Temporary Automation Engineer jobs?

Cities in Illinois with the most Temporary Automation Engineer job openings:

Senior DevOps Engineer (Compute Platform)

The LaSalle Group

Chicago, IL • On-site

$90 - $100/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Job description

LaSalle Network is hiring for a Senior DevOps Engineer (Compute Platform) with a compute-focused, enterprise-leading company known for innovation and operational excellence. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team working on maintaining and operating a private cloud stack that includes bare metal, OpenStack, and Kubernetes environments. The role is remote, offering flexibility while requiring expertise in day-to-day infrastructure operations. The Senior DevOps Engineer (Compute Platform) will focus on deploying, patching, troubleshooting, and maintaining the compute infrastructure to ensure maximum uptime and performance. This contract role is ideal for someone with substantial operational experience in bare-metal environments, supporting enterprise-scale hardware and cloud platforms.
Responsibilities
  • Operate, deploy, and maintain existing compute infrastructure, including patching, provisioning, and firmware updates.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues across hardware, operating systems, virtualization layers, and cloud platforms like OpenStack and Harvester HCI.
  • Support day-to-day operations including firmware management, hardware health monitoring, and on-call incident response.
  • Assist with automation of operational tasks using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
  • Perform root cause analysis across complex, distributed systems including hardware and software layers.
  • Manage enterprise hardware such as Cisco UCS, Dell PowerEdge, and HPE servers.

Qualifications
  • 6+ years as a DevOps Engineer, SRE, or Infrastructure Operations Engineer supporting compute-focused environments.
  • Hands-on experience operating bare-metal environments at scale with PXE, Redfish, and BMaaS.
  • Operational expertise with OpenStack, Ubuntu Linux, KVM, and Harvester HCI.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash.
  • Experience with infrastructure automation tools like Terraform and Ansible.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
  • Proven ability in cross-stack root cause analysis and incident management.

Key Details
  • Employment Type: Contract
  • Compensation: $90 - $100 per hour
  • Benefits (Contract): LaSalle Network consultants are eligible to enroll in benefits. For details, visit: https://www.thelasallenetwork.com/consultants/
  • Location: Chicago, Illinois
  • Work Model: Fully Remote
  • Travel Requirements: No travel required

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today - we're actively interviewing and excited to meet you.
Seelye Stoffregen
LaSalle Network
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LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Engineering, Marketing, Technology, Supply Chain, Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search, LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here
All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.