LeClaire Manufacturing Company in Bettendorf, IA is actively seeking a full-time Automation Engineer to program, create, build and maintain robotic solutions for our production team. Are you looking to further your career in the industrial automation field with an established and growing company? If yes, please continue reading!

This position earns a highly competitive wage based on experience. We provide robust benefits and perks, including a 401(k) with match, company-paid short-term disability, a $25,000 life insurance policy, exceptional medical coverage at reasonable costs, semi-annual profit-sharing, and merit-based raises or promotions. If you are looking to be a key contributor as an Automation Engineer with opportunities to learn and grow, apply today!

ABOUT LECLAIRE MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Since 1966, we have provided quality manufacturing and machine aluminum castings to our communities. In addition to this, we offer other value-added services from tool building and heat treating to core making and real-time x-raying. As a family-owned and -operated company, we make sure to provide great products and excellent customer service for every job. As our equipment, technology, and processes continue to grow, we see endless possibilities in the future of aluminum casting solutions!

Employees are not just a number. They are members of the company family! Their voice is heard! For our great team, we offer a stable environment that offers great benefits, competitive pay, and endless opportunities for growth and advancement. We have a strong team environment and continuously strive to do our best to help our employees succeed.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF AN AUTOMATION ENGINEER

As an automation engineer, your work helps to keep our production staff working efficiently and safely. You assist with the electrical and mechanical installation of robots and machines. You program robots, cameras, controllers, and interfaces. You design and develop robotic applications and automated processes. Not only do you design, but you also build electrical cabinets, fixtures, actuators, structures, and stands for robots and machines. You drive continual improvement of foundry and machine shop operations. You'll drive adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, manufacturing software, data analytics, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement. In this role, you will perform the research and development on new technologies necessary to tackle complex assembly and automation. You are eager to learn and develop your skills as an industrial automation engineer!

AUTOMATION ENGINEER QUALIFICATIONS

Some mechanical, electrical, or software engineering background is preferred. We would prefer 5 - 10 years' experience working with robots, even better if in a manufacturing environment. Strong mechanical aptitude and familiarity with robotics/automation, understanding diagrams and schematics including mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and bill of materials. Works efficiently with little supervision and has ability to utilize available resources to troubleshoot and repair machinery. Experience with PLC and HMI programming and setting up industrial communication protocols and VFD configuration a plus.

Do you take initiative? Do you understand the importance of teamwork? Are you eager to learn and work in the industrial automation trade? If yes, give us the chance to review your information!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR ROBOTICS TEAM?

If you feel you'll be perfect as our Automation Engineer, apply now using our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application.

Location: 52722