Senior Automation Engineer

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
96K-144K Annually
Senior level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Lead and manage multiple automation projects, establish goals, build payback models, and engage in hands-on prototyping, with substantial travel involved.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.

Travel can average between 50%-70% on an as needed basis. Lean / Continuous Improvement & Financial Business Case experience is preferred.

  • 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

Preferred degree areas:

Mechanical engineeringIndustrial engineeringAutomation engineering
  • 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 (Hoteling in Detroit area offices)
  • Communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills

Pay Range:

96,000.00 - 144,000.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

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 [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.

Top Skills

Automation Technology
Continuous Improvement
Lean
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The Company
Chicago, , IL
485 Employees

What We Do

Marmon Holdings, a Berkshire Hathaway company, comprises more than 120 autonomous businesses serving diverse industries and markets worldwide

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