Controls & Automation Engineer
Formic · Bolingbrook, IL · 2 wk ago
Engineering$38–$46/hrFull-time
About the role
In this role you will:
- Diagnose and resolve complex automation failures to minimize production downtime
- Design and implement preventative and predictive strategies that improve system reliability
- Lead system-level continuous improvement initiatives, including hardware and software upgrades
- Analyze production data and diagnostic trends to identify systemic performance gaps
- Provide remote support by responding to service tickets, guiding troubleshooting efforts, and triaging issues to onsite teams when required
- Support field service activities within your local region for both reactive and preventative maintenance
- Partner with Product, Deployment, and Engineering teams to standardize equipment configurations and improve system repeatability
- Maintain system documentation, including procedures, maintenance logs, and change-control records
- Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues across the fleet
- Mentor field technicians and engineers on troubleshooting and system health best practices
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, internal quality requirements, and relevant industry regulations
- Collaborate with vendors to improve parts availability, diagnostic capabilities, and technical support
Responsibilities
In this role you will:
- Diagnose and resolve complex automation failures to minimize production downtime
- Design and implement preventative and predictive strategies that improve system reliability
- Lead system-level continuous improvement initiatives, including hardware and software upgrades
- Analyze production data and diagnostic trends to identify systemic performance gaps
- Provide remote support by responding to service tickets, guiding troubleshooting efforts, and triaging issues to onsite teams when required
- Support field service activities within your local region for both reactive and preventative maintenance
- Partner with Product, Deployment, and Engineering teams to standardize equipment configurations and improve system repeatability
- Maintain system documentation, including procedures, maintenance logs, and change-control records
- Serve as the escalation point for complex technical issues across the fleet
- Mentor field technicians and engineers on troubleshooting and system health best practices
- Ensure compliance with safety standards, internal quality requirements, and relevant industry regulations
- Collaborate with vendors to improve parts availability, diagnostic capabilities, and technical support
Requirements
Required:
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing automation or industrial robotics environments
- Strong proficiency programming PLCs, robots, and industrial control systems
- Solid understanding of robotic systems, motion systems, and automated manufacturing equipment
- Hands-on experience diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and control system failures
- Experience working in uptime-critical manufacturing environments
- Strong problem-solving skills and a structured troubleshooting methodology
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently while collaborating cross-functionally
- Willingness to travel up to 50% based on business needs
- Valid driver’s license and ability to support local travel
Qualifications
Preferred:
- Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments
- Experience standardizing automation systems across multiple deployed sites
- Exposure to data-driven maintenance or predictive monitoring tools