Engineer, Automation, North Lawndale

Description Automation Engineer for BWay Corporation to work at our Chicago, IL loc. Responsible for automation control systems design, specifications, programming simulation of production equipment. Collect task data, create project schedules, track progress prep updates relative to installation improvement of existing production equipment. Provide leadership strategic direction for NASP use of Automation lowering dependency on labor. Develop plans for testing debugging automation equipment applying knowledge of engineering technology. Program, troubleshoot evaluate design considerations for new equipment. Design engineering solutions to meet manufacturing facilities requirements monitor budget to maximize production equipment quality efficiency. Assist w/ prep of project scope, cost justification AFE to management for approval. Ensure on-time delivery of projects within internal budgets by monitoring projects costs, quality, scope schedules prep progress reports. Lead participate in engineering design reviews as required by management. Conduct R&D for integration testing of electronic/mechanical components systems development of apps. Apply mechanical theory, mechanical testing procedures related knowledge to layout, build, test, troubleshoot, repair modify developmental production equipment. Work w/ maintenance dept to ensure preventative predictive maintenance. Program software to configure make modifications to automated systems process control systems including maintaining backup library of robotic, PLC instrumentation software. Evaluate, select coordinate w/ outside vendors for design, fabrication install of automation systems. Some national and international travel to company locs for project-based work is involved less than 5 days/week. Travel to locations could include but is not limited to: Cincinnati, OH; York, PA; Homerville, GA; Garland, TX; Memphis, TN; and Mexico. Wage: $136,552 to $145,000. BWay Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package , including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits. Must have Bachelor’s in Controls/Industrial Engineering or other related Engineering degree. Alternatively, may have 10 years of experience with hydraulics, robotics, electrical systems, and automation. Requires skills (10 yrs exp) in: MS Office; Visio; Inventor; Auto Cad; RSLogix 500 and 5000; Allen Bradley and Siemens PLC; industrial sensors; and pneumatic systems. Apply at ref job ‘Automation Engineer’ in Chicago, IL. BWAY Corporation, a subsidiary of Mauser Packaging Solutions, is a leading North American supplier of general line rigid containers. BWAY operates 25plants throughout the United States and Canada serving industry leading customers on a national basis. BWAY’s rigid metal containers include paint cans, steel pails, aerosol cans, F-style containers, monotop cans, pour top cans, ammunition boxes and an oil can. The Company also manufactures rigidplastic packaging including pails, drums, and hybrid paint cans.