Job description

Job description

Automation Engineer

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Summary:

Matrix Plastic Products is searching for an on-site automation engineer to help in the injection molding industry.

Responsibilities:

• Integration between robotics/EOAT, cameras, sensors, other automation applications, and injection molding machines
• Ability to work with multiple departments and teams
• Conceive, develop, and carry out projects that will automate, improve quality, reduce operating costs, increase yield and reduce downtime/scrap
• Design new high-speed equipment and machinery as conceived to support the in-house needs of both production and processing engineers
• Conceptualize, source, evaluate, qualify, test, install and troubleshoot purchased equipment
• Modify and/or integrate existing equipment in order to improve processes in a manner consistent with the business needs
• Responsible for introducing, designing and implementing innovative new technologies into the manufacturing process
• Work completed on-site at our Wood Dale facility
• This position is hands-on

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Robotics or Industrial Engineering

Experience:

• 1-3 years of manufacturing engineering or automation experience
• Previous technical experience at Cognex, Keyence, Yushin, or other similar organizations, a plus

• Designing and building of EOAT
• PLC Programming experience a plus; including S5 and S7 logic
• Experience with robotics a plus
• Experience with vision systems a plus
• Machine building capabilities
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of FMEA, DOE, and Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma tools, a plus
• Accomplished at need analysis, addressing issues and meeting deadlines
• History of maintaining skills via training opportunities
• Above-average communication skills, both orally and to produce quality written work Instructions.
• Punctual and disciplined, so as to be a strong role model
• A good listener, open to new ideas and innovation from all around
• Comfortable working in a team as well as with minimal immediate supervision

Compensation

• Hourly range $25-$36 (depending on experience) with opportunities for overtime.

Employment Verification:

• Matrix participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental, Health/Vision/Dental, Disability & Life Insurance
• Paid time off

Job Type: On-site

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Please describe your experience with building EOAT.
• Please describe your previous integrations with PLC.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Automation: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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