Illinois Tool Works

Manufacturing Automation Engineer

Danvers, Massachusetts, United States of America · Mid

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$130kDetected 76 days ago

PLCElectrical EngineeringResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingOSHA

About the role

Job Description: COMPANY DESCRIPTION: ITW Performance Polymers is a Division within ITW's Polymers & Fluids segment with headquarters in Massachusetts with additional operations in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Shannon, Ireland.
These high-quality, differentiated solutions are widely used in markets including wind, transportation, marine, electronics, mining, petrochemical, and other industrial OEM & MRO applications.
As a Manufacturing Automation Engineer, you will get to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, leveraging your entrepreneurial spirit and passion for problem solving to proactively improve production and safety outcomes.

Support installation, integration, and startup of new automation and process equipment that will improve batch processing speed, reliability, quality, as well as process and operational safety.
Implement safety initiatives and STOP Card projects which identify and correct site or personnel safety hazards.
Provide field support during startups, process upsets, and abnormal operating conditions.
Modify and troubleshoot basic PLC and HMI systems to support new equipment and process improvements.
Support OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) elements including Management of Change (MOC), Pre-Startup Safety.
Participate in Process Hazard Analyses (PHAs/HAZOPs) and implement electrical and control-related safeguards.
Lead electrical root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions.
Develop and maintain electrical drawings, schematics, loop diagrams, and any associated documentation necessary.
Support electrical scope development for capital and reliability projects.
Lead small to mid-sized electrical and automation projects.

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
5+ years of experience in automation of chemical, process, or industrial manufacturing environments.
Working knowledge of PLCs, power and control wiring, and industrial electrical systems.
Experience installing new automation equipment for industrial manufacturing applications and integrating into existing manufacturing processes.
Familiarity with OSHA PSM requirements.
, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.

Experience supporting operations in a live production environment - specific experience in an electrically rated production environment or Process Safety Management (PSM) facility is a plus.
Experience working with Ignition or Factory Talk software preferred.

The salary for this role is $110,000.00 - $130,000.00.
This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.
We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range.
This salary range may also be modified in the future.

Our seven industry-leading business segments offer career development and learning opportunities in more than 50 countries across the globe.

ITW Performance Polymers is a Division within ITW's Polymers & Fluids segment with headquarters in Massachusetts with additional operations in Pennsylvania, Florida, and Shannon, Ireland.
Performance Polymers is a world leader in the research, development, and manufacturing of structural and semi-structural adhesives, grouting and chocking compounds, sprayable syntactic materials and wear-resistant coatings and repair compounds.
Our products are designed to reduce customers' costs by eliminating steps in their manufacturing processes, reducing the number of parts in an assembly or improving the quality of assembled finished goods.
We have an environment shaped by our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture that brings our exciting ideas to life.
Our people thrive in our "flexibility within the framework" approach.
We are committed to providing you with growth and development opportunities that maximize your unique potential.
Our culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner - we want your entrepreneurial spirit to thrive!
Be a part of One ITW/One Team, where everyone's contribution matters in our quest to achieve our full potential.

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