Manufacturing Engineer III

About the role

Wabtec Bus Solutions, part of Wabtec, is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer III in Buffalo Grove. You will program, debug, commission and optimize machining, robotics and automated manufacturing systems, with the main goal of achieving reliable unmanned (lights-out) operation. The role is primarily office-plant based, with occasional travel to customer and manufacturing sites.

Key responsibilities

• Program, debug and commission industrial robotic systems, with emphasis on CNC machine tending
• Define manufacturing processes through CNC and/or manual machining, and design, build, modify and maintain fixtures for safe, repeatable, cost-effective production
• Create detailed functional and technical specifications for automation systems
• Lead automation projects from concept through sustained production without direct supervision
• Optimize automation cycle times, reliability, uptime and error recovery logic
• Integrate manufacturing equipment with digital systems such as data collection and monitoring tools
• Support operator and maintenance training on automated systems and provide troubleshooting support during launches and production
• Research and propose capital acquisitions to reduce manufacturing costs, improve safety or advance green initiatives
• Apply statistical methods to forecast manufacturing requirements and issues, and pursue Industry 4.0 topics such as MES integration, tooling design and quality tracking

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering
• 5-8 years of hands-on experience programming industrial robots and automation systems
• Ability to independently lead automation projects in a manufacturing environment
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.; offers are conditioned on a drug screen and fitness-for-duty test where applicable

Required skills

• Creo / SolidWorks with a background in CAM processors
• Machining tool selection and optimization
• Robot programming, PLC programming and HMI development

What we offer

• Salary range of $98,200-$127,500, depending on experience, education and market conditions
• Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement, and possibly an annual bonus