Automation Engineer Sr

At Panduit, we don’t just offer a job – we offer a career where your contributions directly impact our customers, the environment and our company’s success. You’ll have the opportunity to grow, innovate, and be a part of an inclusive team that celebrates both individual and collective achievements. If you’re ready to elevate your career and help us deliver exceptional experiences to our customers, apply today and make your mark with Panduit!

Join us in revolutionizing manufacturing with cutting-edge automation!

As a Sr. Automation Engineer, you’ll innovate and enhance assembly methods for our expanding product line. From fixturing to advanced automation with robots and cobots, you’ll design and prototype cutting-edge manufacturing systems, seamlessly integrating them into new and existing assembly lines. You’ll validate success through rigorous testing in the lab and on factory floors.

Innovation thrives when engineers are empowered to think differently, experiment boldly, and solve meaningful challenges. That’s why we’ve built an environment designed for creativity and collaboration. Our 200,000 sq. ft. Innovation Center in Tinley Park, Illinois, features 18 cutting-edge laboratories and a state-of-the-art rapid modeling tool room - all dedicated to helping you turn ideas into impactful reality.

What You Will Do

• Innovate and Implement: Research, analyze, and implement new manufacturing engineering practices.
• Advanced Engineering Tasks: Perform complex manufacturing engineering tasks using advanced principles.
• Technical Investigations: Conduct technical investigations.
• Project Management: Plan and manage technical aspects of projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant completion.
• Communication: Deliver technical presentations and provide support to customers and suppliers.
• Leadership: Mentor and serve as an expert resource for junior engineers.

What You Will Bring

• Education:  BS in Engineering required; BSME, MET, or Mechatronics degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 5-7 years' experience in small components assembly.
• Process Expertise: Proficient in manufacturing/assembly process mapping and cost analysis.
• Automation Knowledge: Deep understanding of robotics, cobots, and vision in assembly process development.
• Design Skills: Experience in designing electromechanical equipment or systems.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive Pay & Benefits: Enjoy a robust Total Rewards Program that includes health, financial benefits, and more.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work options to help you achieve the perfect work-life balance.
• Generous Time Off: Take advantage of our generous vacation, sick days, holidays, plus a volunteer day to give back to the community.
• Retirement & Growth: 401(k) match, profit sharing, and abundant growth and development opportunities to help you advance your career.
• Parental Leave: Because we care about your family and your future.

Compensation: The expected annual base salary range for this role is $95,000 - $120,000. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Making the connections that matter.  Join us and apply online to be part of the Panduit team. We're an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace for all. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Panduit will not sponsor applicants for work visas now or in the future. 

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