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Automation Engineer (Industrial Products)
This role will be hybrid based out of Chicago. Travel can average between 40%-60% on an as needed basis.
What We Seek
This is an engineering role for the Industrial Products corporate team. Responsible for evaluating automation opportunities and directing project execution. Lean / Continuous Improvement & Financial Business Case experience is preferred.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead or assist two or more simultaneous projects.Flexible short term business trips as well as longer term implementations.Own responsibility for technical project leadership as directed.Gain new knowledge of automation technology and solutions.In conjunction with senior staff, use engineering knowledge to architect automation solutions. Spearhead technology research to deliver state-of-the-art processes and design concepts.Work across multiple facilities with separate stakeholder teams and processes.Work with project managers to set and manage goals, deliverables, and timelines. Communicate project status to management.Build payback models and assist in writing capital requests.Use existing Marmon automation implementation process to guide your workflow.Update and improve Marmon processes as you learn. Attend trade shows and vendor visits to become a rounded industry expert on current state of the art technologies and implementation strategies.Hands-on prototyping of technologies in the Marmon automation lab as project required.Qualifications:
Project management / operations.Prior work experience in operations project management, automation project management, or similar areas – including intern or co-op assignments – desirable.Comfortable in ambiguous situations where requirements may be unclear.Comfortable in factory environments.Shop Floor experience preferred.Ability to work independently and in a team environment.Knowledge of LEAN principles.50% travel, domestic.Communication skills.Strong organizational skills.Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.