ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Sun Chemical, a member of the DIC Group, is a leading producer of packaging and graphic solutions, color and display technologies, functional products, electronic materials, and products for the automotive and healthcare industries. Together with DIC, Sun Chemical is continuously working to promote and develop sustainable solutions to exceed customer expectations and better the world around us. With combined annual sales of more than $8.5 billion and 22,000+ employees worldwide, the DIC Group companies support a diverse collection of global customers.
Sun Chemical Corporation is a subsidiary of Sun Chemical Group Coöperatief U.A., the Netherlands, and is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, U.S.A. For more information, please visit our website at www.sunchemical.com or connect with us on LinkedIn or Twitter
Job Title: Automation Engineering Technician
Work Location: Northlake, Illinois (on-site)
Travel Requirement: 0-15%
The Engineering Technician will maintain the optimal performance of automated and robotic systems through efficient implementation, operation, and maintenance. This includes providing immediate troubleshooting and executing corrective actions to rapidly restore equipment and system functionality.
The Technician will support project implementation by performing acceptance testing and providing training, leading to improved equipment uptime and system reliability. This role also involves developing practices and procedures to optimize processes, increase production, enhance quality, and maintain high safety standards.
The Technician will monitor and troubleshoot automated systems both on-site and remotely, implement corrective actions, and propose long-term improvements. Success requires strong collaboration with plant operations, maintenance, and staff.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Engineering or Technology degree preferred, or related certification/experience
• 3+ years work experience in manufacturing, engineering, or technology comparable technical roles, chemical manufacturing experience desirable
• Instrumentation specification and configurations (required)
• MS Office Suite (required)
• AutoCAD (2D & 3D) knowledge required
• PLC Systems (Rockwell StudioLogix5000) and Architecture (required)
• Travel requirement: 0-15%
  Pay Range: $75,000 - $90,000

Please refer the Job description for details