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Process Engineer - Automation

Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Mechanical Engineering Job Number: 50529411 Compensation: $80000-110000 / year

Job Description

Job Title: Process Engineer
Salary: $80k to $100k
Location: Buffalo Grove, IL, USA

Job Summary
The Process Engineer – Automated Manufacturing will report to the Systems and Projects Engineering Manager and play a key role in developing, optimizing, and scaling automated manufacturing processes. This position is responsible for supporting new product development, automation initiatives, manufacturing process improvements, and internal engineering systems optimization to ensure robust, efficient, and repeatable operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Identify and recommend appropriate manufacturing processes, technologies, and techniques based on product and operational requirements
  • Define, evaluate, and optimize equipment and processes to ensure product manufacturability
  • Establish robust, repeatable, and reproducible process parameters
  • Develop, implement, and maintain effective process control methodologies
  • Manage equipment vendor selection, justification, purchasing, and commissioning of capital equipment
  • Lead root cause analysis of manufacturing process failures independently or in collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Support commissioning, validation, and production ramp-up activities, including troubleshooting, coordination, and training
  • Implement equipment and process changes through Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
  • Troubleshoot and resolve process-related manufacturing issues
  • Determine and analyze statistical process capability for new and existing products
  • Drive improvements in safety, throughput, quality, and manufacturing techniques
  • Develop, review, and maintain detailed process documentation
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams during new process implementation and technology transfer
  • Support training of production and engineering personnel during technology transfers
  • Provide equipment maintenance and repair support as needed
  • Lead cost improvement and cost reduction initiatives
  • Enhance internal engineering systems and processes to improve overall efficiency and effectiveness

Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Electrical Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience and training)
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in an automated manufacturing environment
  • Experience in regulated industries such as medical devices, automotive, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, or aerospace/defense preferred
  • Proficiency in statistical methods, process capability studies, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data-driven decision-making skills
  • Ability to develop a deep understanding of manufacturing processes and translate them into safe, efficient, real-world operations
  • Strong collaboration, teamwork, and knowledge-sharing abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional and stakeholder engagement
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and staying current with emerging technologies and best practices

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Life insurance coverage
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid vacation and sick time
  • Tuition reimbursement
 
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

Meet Your Recruiter

Maggie Hansen

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. 

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