Digital Process Automation Engineer

Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better.  Join the team and become part of our family!

The Automation team at Charter Casting is hiring a Digital Process Automation Engineer!

Alternative Job Titles: Manufacturing Automation Engineer, MES & Automation Engineer, OT Systems Automation Engineer, Digital Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Charter Casting is a U.S.-based manufacturer of large complex iron castings and DuraBar®, the industry’s leading continuous cast iron bar. Charter Casting is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies. 

Job Summary: Play a key role in advancing digital manufacturing by designing and delivering integrated solutions that improve plant operations and business processes. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to turn process improvement opportunities into scalable solutions across MES, software automation platforms, and analytics environments.

Position specifics:

• Location: Woodstock IL

• Work Model: Onsite

• Travel: Up to 10% to other Charter Manufacturing facilities

• Relocation:   Relocation benefits available   

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Charter Manufacturing is unable to sponsor for employment visas at this time.

Key responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and enhance MES solutions, production workflows, and system integrations.

• Integrate OT systems with ERP and other enterprise platforms.

• Develop and deploy end-to-end automation solutions using software automation platforms.

• Analyze processes, identify improvement opportunities, and deliver scalable digital solutions.

• Lead multiple concurrent process optimization initiatives across OT systems and automation platforms.

• Build scalable automation workflows and reusable components.

• Develop dashboards and analytics solutions that support process improvement.

• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions.

• Mentor junior team members and support citizen developers.

• Ensure adherence to SDLC, governance, security, and compliance standards.

• Support deployment, commissioning, and validation in production environments.

• Maintain data integrity, consistency, documentation, version control, and solution traceability.

• Drive user adoption and support change management for new solutions.

• Follow Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System requirements.

• Support systems operating in a 24/7 manufacturing environment as needed.

What you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience

• 3–6 years of experience in automation, OT systems, or software development

• Experience with programming languages (C#, Python, JavaScript, SQL, or similar)

• Experience with either MES systems or software automation platforms

• Experience with GenAI platforms and tools

• Experience integrating systems using APIs, databases, and automation tools

• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice to haves:

• Experience with both MES systems and software automation platforms

• Experience with MES platforms such as Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre

• Experience with software automation platforms, preferably Automation Anywhere

• Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)

• Knowledge of integration methods and technologies across systems such as ERP, MES, and controls layers

• Experience with database and data tools such as Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL), Snowflake data lake, and Alteryx

• Familiarity with Agile or DevOps methodologies

• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments

• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies

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The annual hiring range for this position is: $82,000-$102,500. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation decisions are tailored to the unique circumstances of each position and candidate.

We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).