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Senior Automation Engineer (Manufacturing) (f/m/d)

about 2 months ago
Full time role
In-person · Aurora, IL, US... more

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

  • Technical expert for all automation/electrical projects – both internally and externally.

  • Drive production automation projects – bringing latest technology into factory.

  • Host project meetings on regular basis with project teams and managers.

  • Manage deadlines and push the team to ensure timeliness.

  • Coordinate project needs with vendors and suppliers.

  • Development of outside automation resources and contractors.

  • Provide feedback, advice, project updates, and encouragement to project team members.

  • Communicate promptly with all relevant stakeholders if timeline or cost associated with project deviates from approved plan.

  • Provide engineering expertise and support to production site as required.

  • Other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

  • Degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) preferred.

  • Relevant experience installing automated systems as a lead technical project manager.

  • Experience executing projects in a matrix environment.

  • Expertise in evaluation of automation concepts and integration strategies.

  • Strong knowledge in robots, vision systems, and automation integration management. Experience with FANUC preferred. Ability to deploy Robots and program for flexibility.

  • Adept at establishing communication and control between various manufacturing equipment.

  • Knowledgeable in Vision systems, HMIs and material transfer systems.

  • Familiarity with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD, as well as MS Suite.

  • Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

  • Ability to travel (may include Global) approximately 10%.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Freudenberg Household Products LP (USA)
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