Automation Engineer - Gables Search Group

A privately held, Chicago area, manufacturer of automated Food and CPG Equipment for a variety of applications including, labeling, filling, corking, coding, capping, and so many other line operations. We are seeking a Automation Engineer with 5 or more years of automation and project management experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Leads customer projects as subject matter expert, through ensuring customer specifications and developing project plans and schedules across multiple departments.
• Design Electrical Schematics using AutoCAD Electrical.
• Develop PLC, Advanced Motion, and HMI Programs from scratch for a range of Allen Bradley Controllers, new equipment prototypes and to support assembly area testing.
• Establish and maintain project timelines and budgets.
• Develop software for robotic systems.
• Interact with customers frequently to review project plans, exchange integration information, and formulate installation plans.
• Author project customer documentation, including Operator Manuals, User Manuals, and One Point Lessons.
• Some Travel (10 - 15%) to customer site for startups, installations or to resolve field issues.
• Leads installation, start-up, and commissioning on projects. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Technology or related field is preferred.
• 5+ years of hands-on electrical engineering design experience is highly preferred.
• Team Player: Desire to succeed as part of a team; interest in contributing to a positive company culture; willingness to persist until the job is done right for the customer.