11 automation engineer jobs found in Chicago, IL

Job Description Automation Engineer Full-Time Location: Remote (50-75% Travel) Forge Automation, the automation practice within AMBE Engineering, is growing - and we're looking for a hands-on Automation Engineer who can bridge design, data, and client problem-solving. You'll work directly with experienced system designers and project leads on automation concepts that integrate conveyors, ASRS, racking, robotics, and controls into cohesive material flow solutions. This role blends technical design, analytics, supplier coordination, and on-site collaboration with customers who are modernizing their operations - especially within the automotive and industrial sectors. If you enjoy creating clarity from complexity, translating operational needs into engineered layouts, and helping clients see what's possible through automation, this is your kind of role. Responsibilities: • Conduct site visits and facility assessments, capturing measurements, material flow data, and operational...

Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Senior Industrial Controls Engineer to lead the design and development of industrial control panels and related automation systems in a panel design and build environment. This role focuses heavily on electrical design, panel layout, component selection, UL508A compliance, and supporting fabrication and testing activities. The position includes occasional travel to customer sites for field verification, startup, commissioning, and technical support. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with hands-on collaboration across engineering, production, and customers to deliver high-quality, compliant control solutions. Key Responsibilities Electrical & Controls Design Design industrial control panels in compliance with UL508A, NEC, and NFPA 79 Develop: Electrical schematics Panel layouts Power distribution designs I/O lists and wiring diagrams Bills of Materials (BOMs) Perform load...

Location: Plainfield, IL Travel: Project-based (as needed) / approx. 50% Position Overview This role is ideal for engineers with approximately 2-5 years of experience in automation, electrical engineering, or mechatronics who are looking to grow into commissioning and system-level troubleshooting. This role focuses on hands-on work with industrial machinery and production equipment - not software or IT environments. You will work hands-on with highly specialized industrial equipment, supporting machine start-up, analyzing system behavior, and resolving technical issues in real production environments. This is not a pure PLC programming role and not a reactive service position. Instead, it focuses on commissioning, structured troubleshooting, and understanding machines end-to-end - combining electrical expertise with mechanical awareness. About the Company probeam is a global leader in electron beam technology, delivering advanced welding and additive manufacturing...

What We're Looking For This position supports HNTB's Digital Transformation Solutions Group as part of the Electrical Integrated Energy Solutions team, working closely with the Virtual Design and Construction team. The Design Engineer focuses primarily on the development and preparation of plans, drawings, and design deliverables for transportation-related infrastructure projects, with an emphasis on roadway lighting, airfield lighting, power distribution systems, and water facility infrastructure, while also supporting the use of automated, parametric, and data-driven design tools. The role emphasizes collaboration with designers, engineers, Virtual Design and Construction professionals, and other project teams to deliver high-quality plans, drawings, and value engineering solutions. The Design Engineer contributes to the application of rule-based and data-driven approaches, where appropriate, to improve design quality, efficiency, and coordination for roadway lighting and power...

Job Description At S&C Electric Company, a 100% employee-owned company, we help keep the lights on for people and businesses worldwide. Our manufacturing roles build the equipment that protects the critical infrastructure of the power grid, and each of our team members lends their unique skills to this crucial mission. We empower our people by providing pathways to a long-term career and support them in their professional growth by sustaining a culture founded on respect, strengthened by collaboration, and measured by our shared successes. The manufacturing industry is booming with opportunities to learn new things, expand your skills, and build a long-term career. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow's energy challenges and become an employee-owner! Hours: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (Mon-Fri) Compensation At S&C, we are dedicated to providing competitive and equitable compensation for all our team members, and we are committed to transparency in our pay...

Job Description Engineering Facilities Manager Full-Time Chicago, IL We are seeking a strategic, hands-on Engineer Facility Manager to lead all engineering, maintenance, and facilities operations across our manufacturing site. This role is accountable for ensuring equipment reliability, optimizing processes, and maintaining facility infrastructure to support safe, efficient, and high-quality production. The ideal candidate is an innovative, data-driven leader with a passion for operational excellence and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and technical growth. Overall Leadership Provide strategic direction and oversight for Engineering, Maintenance, Facilities, ensuring all manufacturing equipment, tooling, processes, and site facilities are effectively maintained and optimized. Lead all activities related to facilities management, including building systems, grounds, utilities, and janitorial services. Safety & Compliance...

Location: Chicago, Illinois Type: Direct Hire Job #102725 Salary: $90,000 Job Title : Controls Engineer Location : Chicago, IL Job Type: Engineering Expected hours per week: Fri-Sat 6am-6pm, Sun-Mon 6pm-6am Schedule: Onsite Pay: $90,000-$100,000 per year Job Description : We are seeking a strategic and dynamic Controls Engineer to lead our efforts in designing, implementing, and maintaining automated control systems that support safe, efficient, and reliable manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for programming and commissioning PLC, HMI, and SCADA systems; reducing equipment downtime and scrap; and driving process improvements through automation and controls optimization. The ideal candidate is an innovative, data-driven problem solver with a passion for automation, operational excellence, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical growth within the manufacturing environment....

Company Description With sales of €500m and 2,800 employees worldwide, Nemera is one of the leading global manufacturers of complex drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical industry, offering to patients a broad product portfolio which includes inhalation devices, injection devices, nasal and dermal pumps and ophthalmic delivery devices. Nemera has built very long lasting, strong relationships with the leading global pharmaceutical companies globally by providing high quality development, industrialization and manufacturing services. Nemera develops and manufactures its own IP product platforms but also offers also fully custom developments and contract manufacturing. Nemera's manufacturing sites are located in the US, France, Germany, Brazil and Poland. The headquarters and Innovation Center for early device design and development are located in France (Lyon). We have big ambitions at Nemera! We are growing our franchises and strengthening our capabilities. Job...

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. We are dedicated to client experience and solve the most complex challenges to create a sustainable, connected, and enriched world for all. As the world changes, Stanley strategically evolves with it, integrating the latest technology, innovation, and resiliency practices. With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. At Stanley, your voice counts, your growth matters, and your success is our success. Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful,...

The Marmon Group LLC As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway-you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best. Location: Preferred near Transportation Group facilities......Included below. Travel: Up to 50% (domestic) About the Role Join the fast-growing Marmon Transportation Products Group - a dynamic team of 30+ companies and 5,000+ employees focused on advancing industrial excellence. We are seeking a Continuous Improvement (CI) Engineer to lead transformational improvement efforts through a powerful combination of Lean, process engineering, and industrial automation. This is an individual contributor role with leadership influence, leading initiatives, and setting the bar for technical...

ENTRUST Solutions Group is seeking a Senior Design Engineer with a background in civil or structural engineering to join our dynamic team. In this role, you'll lead and contribute to a variety of engineering design projects, working both independently and collaboratively under the guidance of senior engineering staff. This hybrid role is based in Chicago, with occasional site visits and team meetings held at the local office. Travel is minimal to surrounding areas for fieldwork and not expected to exceed 25%. Responsibilities: Coordinate with engineers and designers on large-scale multidisciplinary infrastructure projects to develop construction quality engineering drawings, calculation packages, and other deliverables. Perform engineering calculations for concrete shallow foundations, deep foundations (including helical piles, driven piles, and other deep foundation solutions), industrial steel structures (beams, columns, bracing, connections etc.) and other structures...