Engineering Jobs in Lake Ka Ho Illinois
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Our client is looking Automation Technician for Long Term project in Libertyville, Illinois (Onsite) Below is the detail requirement.
Title - Automation Technician
Location – Libertyville, Illinois
Experience – 5 years
Skills: PLCs, HMIs, servo motors, motion control systems, VFDs, and pneumatic/hydraulic equipment. Molding
Job Description:
Mandatory Requirement:
- 4 years of experience in injection moulding automation or related field.
- Hands-on experience with robot programming and troubleshooting.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of PLCs, HMIs, and industrial sensors.
- Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.
- Familiarity with EOAT (End-of-Arm Tooling) design and maintenance.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
- High School Diploma or GED required.
- Technical certification or associate’s degree in Mechatronics, Robotics, or Industrial Automation preferred.
Automation Troubleshooting
- Diagnose and resolve issues with molding automation systems, including robots, conveyors, sensors, and vision systems.
- Respond to alarms and faults in real-time to minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with engineering and maintenance teams to address recurring issues.
- Robot Programming & Optimization
- Program and fine-tune moulding robots (e.g., Sepro, Fanuc, Yushin, Wittmann) for part handling, degating, and packaging.
- Modify robot paths and sequences to improve cycle time and part quality.
- Maintain backups and documentation of robot programs and settings.
- Preventive & Corrective Maintenance
- Perform scheduled maintenance on automation equipment to ensure reliability.
- Replace worn components and calibrate sensors and actuators.
- Maintain detailed logs of maintenance activities and equipment performance.
- Process Support & Continuous Improvement
- Support Mold trials and new product launches by setting up automation sequences.
- Recommend and implement improvements to automation layouts and workflows.
- Participate in kaizen events and lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Safety & Compliance
- Ensure all automation systems operate within safety guidelines.
- Maintain compliance with ISO, FDA, and GMP standards where applicable.
Title - Process Technician
Location – Libertyville, Illinois
Experience – 4 years
Salary – as per the market standard
Job Description:
Mandatory Requirements:
• 3+ years of experience in injection molding or mold setup.
• Experience with hydraulic and electric injection molding machines.
• Certifications (Preferred):
• RJG Master Molder I or II
• Forklift Certification
• Education: High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate’s degree in Plastics Technology, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
Key Responsibilities:
• Machine Setup & Operation
• Set up molds, machines, and auxiliary equipment for production runs.
• Adjust machine parameters to maintain part quality and meet specifications.
• Start up and shut down molding machines per standard operating procedures.
• Troubleshooting & Maintenance
• Diagnose and resolve molding issues such as flash, short shots, or warping.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on molds and machines.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams for complex repairs.
• Quality Assurance
• Inspect molded parts for defects and ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Maintain documentation for process control, lot traceability, and corrective actions.
• Support root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for quality issues.
• Process Optimization
• Monitor mold performance and suggest improvements to reduce cycle time and scrap.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing efforts.
• Safety & Compliance
• Follow all safety protocols and ensure equipment is operated safely.
• Comply with ISO-13485, FDA CFR/GMP, and other regulatory requirements.
(On-site, Manufacturing / Build-to-Order Environment)
We’re partnering with an industry leader in high-performance, build-to-order manufacturing—known for innovation, craftsmanship, and premium-quality engineering—as they enter their next growth phase, strengthening structure, process discipline, and data-driven production management.
They’re seeking a Director / General Manager of Operations to be the central operational leader, taking day-to-day oversight from the founders and building scalable systems while preserving a strong craftsmanship culture.
What You’ll Lead
- Day-to-day production, purchasing, and facility operations for standard products and full custom builds
- Production review cadence and KPI dashboards; develop simple, actionable reporting for teams and managers
- Labor planning and productivity to hit throughput and on-time delivery targets
- ERP-driven workflows across production, purchasing, inventory, and accounting
- Accurate work order creation, closure, and invoicing in sync with accounting and month-end close
- Process documentation – turning tribal knowledge into structured, repeatable processes
- Continuous improvement to increase throughput, reduce delays, and boost efficiency
- Purchasing & inventory strategy to ensure availability while minimizing excess stock
- Cross-functional communication between sales, production, purchasing, and accounting
- Facility maintenance, safety, and infrastructure improvements
What We’re Looking For
- 7+ years operations or general management in manufacturing or build-to-order environments
- Proven leadership of production teams and purchasing operations
- Strong ERP experience (work orders, purchasing, inventory, accounting integration)
- Background in process improvement, scaling operations, and structured production management
- Experience building KPI reporting and performance management systems
- Financial / month-end close coordination experience preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Thrives in a fast-growth, hands-on manufacturing environment
What Success Looks Like
- Proactive management of production data and early issue detection
- Streamlined ERP workflows with minimal manual workarounds
- On-time work order completion and invoicing
- Smooth, timely month-end closes
- Clear communication and alignment across departments
- Efficient, safe, and well-maintained facilities
- Founders freed from daily operational firefighting
Responsible for coordinating all activities necessary to complete technical service requests within an agreed upon timeline. This includes material testing, extrusion and problem solving.
Requirements
- Able to operate and interpret data with majority of the material characterizations tools such as DSC, rheometer, TGA, DMA, Tensile tester, hardness tester, GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR, optical , SEM, etc.
- No restriction in weight lifting of 50lb or so if needed when working in the extrusion lab for making pellets film and tubing.
- Execute protocols and write reports following procedures.
- BS 2-3+ years, MS or PhD 0+years in material science or engineering , chemical engineering, or equivalent. Experienced in Working in medical industries is preferred.
General Manager
Antioch, IL
$100,000 - $125,000 + Profit-Based Bonuses + 401(k) + Medical + Dental + Vision + Leadership Progression Opportunities
Are you an operations leader in the truck or heavy equipment industry looking to lead a large, high-performing dealership?
Do you want to take ownership of an established operation where your focus is on strengthening performance, supporting a large team, and continuing the success already built?
This is an opportunity to lead one of the company’s largest and most established dealership locations. With a team of over 100 employees and strong financial performance, the focus for the incoming General Manager is on maintaining operational excellence and continuing to build on an already successful foundation.
In this role, you’ll oversee service and parts operations while working closely with department managers to ensure the dealership continues to run efficiently and deliver excellent service to its customer base.
This role would suit someone with strong operational leadership experience in the truck, heavy equipment, or fleet space who is comfortable leading large teams and driving high standards across a busy dealership environment.
The Role:
- Oversee daily operations across service and parts departments
- Lead and support department managers across a large team
- Maintain strong operational performance and profitability
- Strengthen processes, training, and team development
The Person:
- Experience within the truck, heavy equipment, fleet, or dealership industry
- Strong operational leadership experience within large teams
- Proven ability to manage service and parts operations
- Strong leadership and team development skills
Key Words: Freightliner, Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), Mack Trucks, Volvo Trucks, Kenworth, Peterbilt, International Trucks, Cummins Engines, Detroit Diesel, PACCAR, Class 8 Heavy-Duty Trucks, Fixed Operations, P&L Responsibility, Revenue Growth, EBITDA, Expense Control, Asset Management, Strategic Planning, Market Penetration, Budgeting & Forecasting, ROI, Inventory Management, Vendor Relations, Compliance, Risk Management, Facility Management, Service Department Operations, Parts Department Management, Warranty Administration, Shop Productivity, Technician Recruitment, Repair Order (RO) Management
Evaluate production process, recommend improvements, qualify and conduct vendor management, generate and maintain DMR’s, product specifications, design control files, and CE technical files.
Job Description MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the development and implementation of methods and procedures for process control, process validation, process improvement, testing, and inspection to ensure that products are ideal and functional.
Design experiments to understand sources of variation affecting products and processes.
Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
Design and perform experimental product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates.
Generate and analyze reports and defective products to determine trends and lead corrective actions.
Use concepts of probability and statistical quality control to guide decisions.
Direct and collaborate with supplier representatives on quality problems, ensure corrective action implementation (CAPA, SCAR), and contribute to supplier quality improvement programs.
Lead supplier qualifications.
Provide Quality expertise in Product Development, Design Control activities, Risk Management, and CE Technical Files.
Responsible for building appropriate product documentation (e.g.
Device Master Records) in compliance with applicable regulations.
Work with Regulatory Groups and Suppliers to produce 510K submissions, letters to file, etc., as required.
Coordinate product testing with internal and external laboratories as required.
Ensure compliance with domestic and international regulations associated with product lines and processes.
Perform quality reviews of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality documents and company quality records.
Lead investigations of product and process non-conformances and out-of-specification results and develop effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
Education: Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Math or other related technical field.
Work Experience: At least 2 years of experience in the Quality or Engineering.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: Experience developing ways of accomplishing goals with little or no supervision, depending on oneself to complete objectives, and determining when escalation of issues is necessary.
Experience using time management skills to prioritize, organize, and track details in order to meet deadlines of multiple projects.
Experience problem solving, overcoming obstacles, and reaching a positive and successful solution through mathematical or systematic operations.
Experience using MS Office Suite products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook ).
Intermediate Skill Level in Microsoft Excel (for example: conditional formatting, tables, formulas, charting) Working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards (e.g.
21 CFR 820, ISO13485).
Position requires up to 15% travel.
PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS: At least 2 years of industry experience in Medical Devices, Drugs, and/or fields directly related to the role.
Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
The anticipated salary range for this position: $79,000.00
- $119,000.00 Annual The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities.
This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible.
Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.
Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.
For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here .
For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career.
We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.
Explore our Belonging page here .
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer.
Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Driven by a unique Purpose, Culture, and Value Delivery Model, we enable meaningful connections between talented professionals and forward-thinking organizations.
Since our formation in 2002, organizations across commercial and public sectors have been trusting us to help build their teams with exceptional temporary and permanent talent.
Visit us at to learn more and view our open positions.
Please apply or call one of us to learn more For further inquiries about this opportunity, please contact our Talent Specialist, Saravana Kumar, at 224-507-1183 Title: Materials Engineer Location: Onsite at Round Lake, IL Duration: 12 Months Only W2 candidates are eligible for this position.
Third-party or C2C candidates will not be considered Description: Responsible for coordinating all activities necessary to complete technical service requests within an agreed-upon timeline.
This includes material testing, extrusion and problem solving.
Requirements Able to operate and interpret data with the majority of the material characterization tools such as DSC, rheometer, TGA, DMA, Tensile tester, hardness tester, GC-MS, HPLC, FTIR, optical, SEM, etc.
No restriction in weight lifting of 50lb or so if needed when working in the extrusion lab for making pellets, film and tubing.
Execute protocols and write reports following procedures.
BS 8 years, MS 5 year, PhD 2 years in material science or engineering, chemical engineering, or equivalent.
Experience working in the medical industry is preferred.
About us: DivIHN, the 'IT Asset Performance Services' organization, provides Professional Consulting, Custom Projects, and Professional Resource Augmentation services to clients in the Mid-West and beyond.
The strategic characteristics of the organization are Standardization, Specialization, and Collaboration.
DivIHN is an equal opportunity employer.
DivIHN does not and shall not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status.
HPLC
LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization, and they are seeking a motivated Maintenance Technician – Food Manufacturing (2nd Shift) to join their team. This is a fast-paced, high-volume production environment and is investing in reliable, safety-focused maintenance professionals who enjoy hands-on troubleshooting and continuous improvement. This is an excellent opportunity for a maintenance professional who wants stable hours, modern equipment, and the chance to work in a technically engaging manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical issues on food processing and packaging equipment.
- Performing preventive and corrective maintenance on conveyors, mixers, ovens, freezers, pumps, gearboxes, and automated packaging lines.
- Troubleshooting pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including valves, cylinders, regulators, and air systems.
- Supporting electrical systems including motors, VFDs, sensors, control panels, and industrial power distribution.
- Assisting with PLC and HMI troubleshooting, monitoring I/O, and identifying root causes of equipment faults.
- Documenting work completed using a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
- Partnering with Production and Quality teams to minimize downtime and maintain food safety standards.
- Following all safety procedures including lockout/tagout, GMPs, and plant safety policies.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Proven maintenance experience within a food manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to ammonia refrigeration systems in an industrial environment.
- Ability to troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
- Experience supporting production equipment in a high-volume setting.
- Ability to read mechanical and electrical schematics.
- Strong safety mindset with hands-on troubleshooting capability.
- Experience with PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar platforms).
- Electrical and controls troubleshooting beyond basic mechanical repair.
- Background in automated food packaging or process manufacturing.
Compensation Range: $37/hr - $48/hr
Work Schedule: 2nd Shift (3:00 pm-11:30 pm)
Benefits Offered: 2 weeks of vacation, paid sick leave where applicable by state law, Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance Vision Insurance, 401K, and Life Insurance.
If you are a passionate Maintenance Technicianlooking for anew and rewarding career, please apply today! You don’t want to miss out on this opportunity!
LHH is a leader in permanent recruitment—and in the placement of top talent. Our areas of specialty include office administration, customer service, human resources, engineering, and supply chain and logistics. Please feel to check us out and apply for other opportunities if this role isn’t a perfect match.
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As a Case Associate, you’ll play a critical behind-the-scenes role ensuring client referrals, billing documentation and case files are processed efficiently and accurately. This is a contract-to-hire Case Associate opportunity where strong performers can grow into long-term positions while building valuable nonprofit and administrative experience.
What’s the job?
- Serve as administrative support for the care coordination team as a Case Associate
- Process new client referrals and prepare case documentation
- Maintain accurate client records and organized case files
- Enter program data and assist with billing and documentation
- Monitor and respond to client inquiries and communication
- Assist with intake and post-assessment administrative tasks
- Review documentation to ensure completeness and compliance
- Coordinate with external partners to resolve billing issues
- Support care coordinators, supervisors and leadership staff
- Participate in trainings and continuous learning opportunities
- High school diploma or GED required
- Associate’s degree preferred
- Prior data entry experience required
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Effective communication and problem-solving abilities
- Comfort handling confidential client information
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced administrative environment
- Billing system experience is a plus
- $17–$18/hour pay
- Contract-to-hire opportunity with long-term potential
- Medical, dental and vision insurance options
- Hands-on experience supporting community programs
- Collaborative team environment with mission-driven professionals
- Great opportunity to build administrative and case coordination experience
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends, hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets. LaSalle Network offers temporary Field Employees benefit plans including medical, dental and vision coverage. Family Medical Leave, Worker's Compensation, Paid Leave and Sick Leave are also provided. View a full list of our benefits here: View a full list of our benefits here.
All assignments are at-will and their duration is subject to change.
Due to continued growth and capacity expansion, Fischer Paper Products is currently seeking a full-time Manufacturing Operations Director to join our team. This role will work onsite full-time at our newly built headquarters in Antioch, IL.
This position will report directly to the President/Owner and will cover a broad base of responsibilities within a modern manufacturing environment. In this role, you will collaborate with fellow management team members to foster a strong, unified culture of synergy and cross-functional teamwork. You’ll get to take the business strategy and cascade it down with hands-on oversight of production, quality, safety, maintenance, engineering, supply chain, warehouse, and facilities.
This is a career-transforming opportunity for an individual who is passionate about developing teams, processes, systems, and growing together towards success!
Who We Are
With a 53-year history, Fischer Paper Products is a family company with more than three generations of experience in manufacturing and supplying high-quality, food-safe paper packaging to nationally recognized customers in the foodservice industry.
Focused on building our future together, Fischer Paper Products is positioned for exciting growth – for the company and each of our 140 team members. We are a people-first organization with plans to grow to 200 team members over the next 3-5 years.
Our purpose is to be a trusted employer and supplier of choice, by doing what’s right for our team, our customers, and our community.
You will enjoy it here if you…
- Believe in the value of building strong working relationships
- Thrive in a high-growth and changing environment
- Delight in daily interactions with all levels of employees – in the office and on the production floor
- Are a fair and equitable leader who likes to help others succeed
- Find satisfaction in fostering engagement, cohesion, and personal connection
- Are passionate about establishing people, process, and technology structures for sustainable growth
- Love understanding how things work – and making them better
Position Overview
- Lead and assist with continuous growth year after year, through innovative solutions delivered in a repeatable, scalable, and cost-effective manner.
- Manage and improve KPIs surrounding safety, quality, cost, delivery, and people.
- Overall responsibility for manufacturing budgets, capital expenditures, and financial performance.
- Utilize financial systems to manage cost standards, BOM’s, actual vs. estimated job cost, and to provide timely and accurate financial reports and cost controls.
- Drive improvements in supply chain; including demand planning, inventory, logistics, S&OP process, etc.
- Lead partnership and learning between departments and ensure best practices are implemented.
- Develop and implement operations strategies that improve execution and provide additional value to customers in a cost-effective manner.
- Devise and execute structural changes needed to ensure success; including staffing, scheduling, capacity planning, and asset utilization.
- Work cross-functionally to support the processes for qualifying new business, developing new products, approving new raw material suppliers, resolving customer complaints, and improving the customer experience.
- Actively seek ways in which to act as a role model; guiding, developing, and mentoring others within the Operations Department.
- Managerial responsibilities to include hiring, onboarding, training, coaching and developing; planning, assigning and directing work; performance management.
- Oversight of driving excellence in Food Safety and OSHA compliance, preventive maintenance, facilities housekeeping and sanitation, and overall representation of Fischer's brand image.
- Foster a high-performance culture of learning, growth, transparency, engagement, and inclusion.
Essential Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business, or related field
- Recent experience in the paper, packaging, printing, or converting industry required
- 10+ years of progressive manufacturing operations experience
- 7+ years of management experience
- 5+ years leading cross-functional teams to drive transformational improvements
- Strong team development, change management, and facilitation skills
- PMP Project Management certification preferred
- Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing certifications preferred
- Proven success driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- Expertise in ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and analytical skills
- Demonstrated business partner and leadership skills with ability to scope and understand business needs and define and implement solutions
- Track record of building organizational synergies and aligned teams
- Professional, positive, and people-oriented approach
- Self-motivated team player with the ability to work on own initiative
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative leadership style
What We Offer
- Strong potential career advancement in the short and long-term
- A friendly, business casual work environment
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance + company sponsored Medical Reimbursement Program + 401(k) with employer matching + additional life and well-being offerings
- Anticipated base salary range for this position is $150,000 – $200,000 annually
If you're a hands-on leader who thrives on collaboration and is passionate about operational excellence — we want to hear from you!
