Senior Advanced Automation Systems Engineer

G&W Electric Co.

Senior Automation Engineer leading automation projects to enhance manufacturing efficiency for G&W Electric. Mentoring junior engineers while driving complex automation initiatives across facilities.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeBolingbrook • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,872 - $128,577 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyIoT

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the identification, development, justification, and deployment of advanced automation projects across manufacturing operations.
Design and implement complex automation systems to improve safety, quality, throughput, and operational efficiency.
Serve as a technical lead on automation and robotics projects, including system architecture, integration strategy, risk assessment, and project execution.
Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors/integrators to develop machine concepts, robotic technologies, and automated manufacturing solutions.
Lead integration, programming, commissioning, troubleshooting, validation, and startup activities for automation systems and robotics projects.
Develop and support Industry 4.0 initiatives including IoT connectivity, machine data collection, analytics, and smart manufacturing technologies.
Develop detailed equipment requirements, specifications, and standards for specialized molding, assembly, testing, and visual inspection processes.
Create and review system architecture diagrams, electrical installation drawings, BOMs, network layouts, and procurement documentation.
Collaborate with operations leadership to evaluate and implement emerging technologies with the highest potential impact on manufacturing productivity and reliability.
Drive project execution through effective planning, scheduling, resource coordination, risk mitigation, and issue resolution to ensure successful and timely completion.
Provide advanced troubleshooting support for manufacturing equipment, controls systems, robotics, and integrated automation systems.
Develop and maintain expertise in plant-wide manufacturing processes, equipment, controls standards, and automation technologies.
Mentor and provide technical leadership to junior engineers, technicians, and cross-functional teams.
Develop, update, and audit work procedures, standard work instructions, validation protocols, and process documentation.
Ensure automation systems comply with applicable safety standards, machine guarding requirements, and company engineering practices.
Remain current on advancements in automation, robotics, controls, and manufacturing technologies, and incorporate best practices into future initiatives.
Support capital planning activities including budgeting, scope development, vendor evaluation, and ROI analysis.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors Degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical, or related Engineering discipline required.
Minimum 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in industrial automation, manufacturing automation, or controls engineering.
Advanced experience programming and troubleshooting PLC systems including Rockwell (Allen-Bradley), Siemens, GE, or other industry-standard platforms.
Advanced experience developing HMI/SCADA applications using Ignition, FactoryTalk View (RSView), WinCC, or other industry-standard interfaces.
Experience with robotics integration, motion control systems, machine safety systems, and industrial networking protocols.
Strong understanding of automation system architecture, controls integration, and manufacturing equipment design.
Demonstrated experience leading automation projects from concept through implementation and production support.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve complex technical challenges.
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
Working knowledge of electrical schematics, control panel design, instrumentation, and industrial safety standards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability
Life Insurance
Health club membership program and reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
401 (k)
Annual Profit Sharing
Vacation

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Hard Skills & Tools

automation systemsrobotics integrationPLC programmingHMI developmentSCADA applicationsmotion control systemsindustrial networking protocolstroubleshootingmanufacturing equipment designdata analytics

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationanalytical skillsproblem-solvingproject managementmentoringplanningresource coordinationrisk mitigation