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Automation Engineer - Sr

North American Lighting

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Compensation
$84–111K/yr
Location
Paris, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Senior Automation Engineer works with Manufacturing and Engineering departments to improve internal logistics efficiency through new technologies, process integration, and development of new methods. The role evaluates logistics equipment and standards to improve performance, cost, quality, and efficiency. It also leads and implements improvement projects, develops logistics processes and standards, and supports equipment planning, sourcing, and supplier development.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Just in Time Manufacturing, requiredData Analysis, requiredProblem Solving, requiredOrganizational Skills, requiredPlanning, requiredMS Office, requiredWritten Communication, requiredVerbal Communication, requiredPresentation Skills, requiredLeadership, requiredCoaching, requiredInterpersonal Skills, requiredIndependent Work, requiredProject Management, nice to haveLogistics Equipment Implementation, requiredMaterial Handling, requiredManufacturing Processes, requiredAutomotive Parts Manufacturing, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Engineering or Related, required6+ Years Logistics Equipment Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Relocation Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Automation Engineer - Sr

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Date: Nov 9, 2026

Location: Paris, IL, US, 61944

Company: North American Lighting

Job Summary

Works with various Manufacturing and Engineering departments to improve efficiency of internal

logistics. Specifically focused on new technologies, existing process integration, and strategic development of

new methods and concepts. Evaluates logistics equipment and standards to improve performance, cost, quality,

and efficiency.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Provides leadership, technical guidance, and training to other team members.

  2. Manages, coordinates, and implements internal logistics improvement projects to improve effectiveness,

quality, and cost.

  1. Communicates with Management, Engineering, and other colleagues to ensure that best practices

are shared across the organization.

  1. Works with all NAL Manufacturing locations to ensure unified, consistent short- and long-term goals for

internal logistics.

  1. Develops and implements internal logistics processes, procedures, and standards.

  2. Develops and maintains open lines of communications with internal project teams, Koito advisors, and

suppliers related to projects.

  1. Researches and implements new technology and equipment for internal logistics.

  2. Stays current with state-of-the-art equipment technology and processes.

  3. Participates in strategic capital equipment and budget planning and forecasting.

  4. Participates in strategic equipment sourcing and supplier development.

  5. Performs other duties as assigned.

The salary range for this position is $83,500-$110,800 per year. Final compensation will be determined by location, skills, experience, qualifications, and the career level at which the position is filled.

Requirements

  1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related discipline

  2. 6 to 8 years of experience in implementation of logistics/material handling equipment and processes within

manufacturing

  1. Experience in automotive parts manufacturing is preferred

  2. Strong knowledge, skills, and abilities in the following areas:

b. Knowledge and understanding of Just In Time Manufacturing

c. Data analysis and problem-solving skills

d. Organizational and planning skills

e. Computer skills — proficient using standard business software (including MS Office)

f. Written and verbal communications and presentation skills

g. Leadership and coaching skills

h. Interpersonal skills — the ability to confidently interact with individuals at all levels of authority and

maintain composure in sensitive and confrontational situations

i. Able to work independently and complete both large and small scope projects autonomously

At North American Lighting

Team Member Benefits

World class health insurance plans

Award winning 401k plan

Relocation assistance

Paid time off (vacation, sick, holidays, etc)

Supplier discounts (wireless, computer, vehicle, etc.)

Company sponsored wellness program including gym reimbursement

Diversity at NAL:

The mission of NAL’s Diversity Committee is to facilitate NAL’s ongoing and continuing efforts to foster a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect, for the benefit of all Team Members from different backgrounds, perspectives, and abilities that represent our communities.

You can learn more about NAL and our opportunities at jobs.nal.com.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, genetic information, and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Requisition ID: 23045

Location: Paris CHQ

How this job compares

Set against the 2,286 open Automation Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$84–111K/yr
  • Illinois median$100–139K/yr58 salary ranges
  • US median$103–150K/yr1,333 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $97K, is 17% below the Illinois median midpoint ($117K) — in the lowest quarter of Automation Engineer salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 77 open Automation Engineer jobs in Illinois and 2,286 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Automation Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (1,926 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 966 of the 2,286 open Automation Engineer jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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