What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Process Automation Engineer position at Charter Casting?
Charter Manufacturing is a fourth-generation family-owned business where our will to grow drives us to do it better. Join the team and become part of our family!
The Automation team at Charter Casting is hiring a Digital Process Automation Engineer!
Alternative Job Titles: Manufacturing Automation Engineer, MES & Automation Engineer, OT Systems Automation Engineer, Digital Automation Engineer, Manufacturing Systems Engineer
Charter Casting is a U.S.-based manufacturer of large complex iron castings and DuraBar®, the industry’s leading continuous cast iron bar. Charter Casting is a member of the Charter Manufacturing family of companies.
Job Summary: Play a key role in advancing digital manufacturing by designing and delivering integrated solutions that improve plant operations and business processes. You will partner with Operations, Engineering, and cross-functional teams to turn process improvement opportunities into scalable solutions across MES, software automation platforms, and analytics environments.
Position specifics:
- Location: Woodstock IL
- Work Model: Onsite
- Travel: Up to 10% to other Charter Manufacturing facilities
- Relocation: Relocation benefits available
- Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Charter Manufacturing is unable to sponsor for employment visas at this time
Key responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and enhance MES solutions, production workflows, and system integrations
- Integrate OT systems with ERP and other enterprise platforms
- Develop and deploy end-to-end automation solutions using software automation platforms
- Analyze processes, identify improvement opportunities, and deliver scalable digital solutions
- Lead multiple concurrent process optimization initiatives across OT systems and automation platforms
- Build scalable automation workflows and reusable components
- Develop dashboards and analytics solutions that support process improvement
- Partner with Operations, Engineering, and cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions
- Mentor junior team members and support citizen developers
- Ensure adherence to SDLC, governance, security, and compliance standards
- Support deployment, commissioning, and validation in production environments
- Maintain data integrity, consistency, documentation, version control, and solution traceability
- Drive user adoption and support change management for new solutions
- Follow Environmental, Quality, and Safety Management System requirements
- Support systems operating in a 24/7 manufacturing environment as needed
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience
- 3–6 years of experience in automation, OT systems, or software development
- Experience with programming languages (C#, Python, JavaScript, SQL, or similar)
- Experience with either MES systems or software automation platforms
- Experience with GenAI platforms and tools
- Experience integrating systems using APIs, databases, and automation tools
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
Nice to haves:
- Experience with both MES systems and software automation platforms
- Experience with MES platforms such as Rockwell FactoryTalk ProductionCentre
- Experience with software automation platforms, preferably Automation Anywhere
- Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau)
- Knowledge of integration methods and technologies across systems such as ERP, MES, and controls layers
- Experience with database and data tools such as Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL), Snowflake data lake, and Alteryx
- Familiarity with Agile or DevOps methodologies
- Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
- Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
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The annual hiring range for this position is: $82,000-$102,500. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will depend on various factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, and qualifications. Compensation decisions are tailored to the unique circumstances of each position and candidate.
We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, along with a 401(k) plan that includes employer matching and profit sharing. Additionally, we offer company-paid life insurance, disability coverage, and paid time off (PTO).
Salary : $82,000 - $102,500