Automation Engineer - ITW

Illinois Tool Works, Inc. (NYSE: ITW) is a Fortune 200 global industrial company with a differentiated business model. The company’s seven business segments leverage the 80/20 business model to generate solid growth, best-in-class margins, and favorable returns in markets where innovative, customer-focused solutions are required. ITW delivers specialized expertise, creative thinking, and value-added products to meet critical customer needs in a variety of industries targeting sustainable and profitable organic growth.

DIVISION DESCRIPTION

ITW’s Automotive segment designs and manufactures innovative fasteners, interior and exterior components, and powertrain and braking systems for OEMs and their top-tier suppliers. ITW’s automotive businesses have a high level of customer intimacy, enabling customer-back innovation to address complex needs such as vehicle efficiency, safety, and quality. Deep market knowledge and strong manufacturing process capabilities allow ITW’s automotive businesses to be agile, niche problem solvers for their sophisticated customers.

The Smart Components Division drives profitability by leveraging its innovative solutions and application engineering. In addition to ITW’s industry-leading research and development capabilities, ITW Smart Components enhances our customers’ competitive advantage. Smart Components is a business group within ITW’s Automotive segment with manufacturing locations in North America. Our products include housings and doors, innovative Capless solutions, and charge ports for major OEMs around the world.

SUMMARY

Provides shop floor support to maintenance, production, and management for automation work centers in assembly and molding.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Evaluate and develop plans to improve the performance of automation equipment.
• Works closely with all functions to improve equipment safety, quality, and performance, especially regarding the human-machine interface.
• Provides support, staffing, and training recommendations.
• Trains, mentors, and works closely with the automation technicians.
• Training stakeholders on how to troubleshoot automation systems
• Upgrading or deactivating existing automation systems
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field; Engineering, automation design or manufacturing required
• Minimum of 5 years experience with automation, electrical and mechanical design, and fabricating experience required (preferably within the automotive industry)
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must be organized and able to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Proficiency with solid modeling software and the creation of shop prints -  SolidWorks or Geomagic design preferred
• Machining experience with CNC experience a plus
• Programming experience (PLC (Allen Bradley), Fanuc, Wittman) a plus
• Experience with hydraulics, robotics, electrical systems, automation, machine maintenance, installation, and repair, including auxiliary equipment and material fundamentals - Experience with injection molding a plus
• Must possess exceptional mechanical skills and good visual skills for accessing the functionality of the equipment
• Experience in adjusting vision systems, specifically Keyence and Cognex.
• Ability to program, maintain, and adjust 6-axis and cartesian robotics
• Ability to root cause and troubleshoot complex automation
• Ability to lead and mentor others
• Ability to work overtime and weekends as required

COMPETENCIES

• Technical and Analytical Skills
• Understanding of basic math (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, calculations of percentages, measurement conversions).
• Strong working knowledge of Windows applications and Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel.
• Time Management and Communication Skills
• Must be dependable, have good attendance, be punctual, and have a positive attitude
• Prioritizes regular workload, particular tasks, and concurrent projects, allocating time and resources to ensure that work is completed accurately and efficiently within the established time frame.
• Performs with a high level of initiative, exhibiting persistence and willingness to stimulate new ideas within the organization.
• Takes calculated risks, makes strategic, results-oriented decisions, and accepts responsibility for the results (positive or negative).
• Continuous improvement mindset (the Ability to build a robust inventory system that is used across the division.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. While performing the duties of this job's duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, use hands to handle, frequently reach with hands and arms, and occasionally to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must often lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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.    

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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.