Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
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Innovation thrives when engineers and product managers 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.
As a Sr Manufacturing Engineer at Panduit, you will be part of a team that is working on complex automation projects utilizing mechatronics, robots, and cobots. You will work on R&D projects from design to validation, developing prototypes and one-of-a-kind manufacturing systems then integrating them into assembly lines.
What You Will Do
- Perform complex engineering assignments, apply advanced engineering principles, and conduct complex technical investigations.
- Plan, conduct, and manage technical portions of assigned projects; make recommendations as needed.
- Drive completion of all phases within the timeline and budget.
- Provide technical presentations, guidance, and support to internal and external customers and suppliers.
- Serve as an expert resource for less experienced engineers.
- Research, analyze, recommend, and implement new engineering practices to improve business operations and goals.
What You Will Bring
- Education: BS in Engineering (BSME, EE or MET), preferably in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Controls Engineering.
- Experience: 8+ years in engineering mechatronics systems, including:
- Hands-on Commissioning: Demonstrated experience taking designs from the CAD screen through physical build, wiring, plumbing, and full on-site commissioning.
- Plant Floor Fluency: Minimum of 3+ years of active, hands-on experience deploying, debugging, and commissioning custom equipment directly on a manufacturing or production floor. The ideal candidate possesses robust design fundamentals combined with a passion for getting their hands dirty, debugging hardware on the shop floor, and staying with the machine until it is fully commissioned and hitting cycle time.
- Design Experience: Experience designing custom automation fixturing, robotic End of Arm Tools (EOAT) and electromechanical equipment or systems.
- Tools Experience: CAD Design 3D (Unigraphics/Solidworks).
- Automation Knowledge: Experience putting together small-scale items with automation such as watches, medical devices, and other hand-held items.
- Robotics: understanding robot programming with demonstrated experience in robotics & vision, ideally for small parts assembly and packaging.
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.
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