Job Description
Automation Engineer
Our client is a mid-sized automation company focused on delivering fully customized equipment and systems to a variety of industrial customers. With a strong emphasis on innovation and continuous improvement, they design and build project-based automation solutions tailored to unique customer needs. The company offers a team-oriented environment, invests heavily in its workforce, and provides exposure to complex and niche engineering challenges across a wide range of applications.
Job Description
- Design custom automation systems using SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD
- Develop concepts and layouts for automation equipment based on customer requirements
- Support budgeting and estimating efforts for new projects
- Manage project timelines and coordinate with internal teams to ensure successful execution
- Collaborate with sales and customers to define technical requirements and solutions
- Identify and solve engineering challenges throughout the project lifecycle
- Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and system designs
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
- 5+ years of experience in automation or mechanical design (or mechatronics-focused roles)
- Proficiency with SolidWorks and/or AutoCAD
- Experience with budgeting, estimating, or project costing
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
- Team-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving abilities
Preferred:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
- Experience with conveyors or material handling systems
- Exposure to Visual Components or similar simulation tools
- Background working with custom automation equipment
What's on Offer
- Competitive base salary in the range of $90,000-$100,000, with flexibility for strong candidates
- Performance-based bonus (target ~10%)
- 401(k) with company contribution
- Comprehensive health benefits through a national provider
- PTO starting at 2-3 weeks
Job Summary
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector: Project / Program Management
Industry: Industrial / Manufacturing
Location: Buffalo Grove
Contract Type: Permanent
Consultant Name: Zac Jones
Job Reference: JN-062026-7050795
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Buffalo Grove, Illinois |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $90,000–$110,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
Skills
- AutoCADunmatched
- Automationunmatched
- Automation Systemsunmatched
- Budgetingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Continuous Improvementunmatched
- Cross-Functionalunmatched
- Manufacturingunmatched
- Mechanical Designunmatched
- Multitaskingunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Project Estimatesunmatched
- Project Lifecycleunmatched
- Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Requirements Managementunmatched
- Salesunmatched
- Simulationunmatched
- Software Engineeringunmatched
- SolidWorksunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
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