Maintenance and Engineering Supervisor: Automation, Mechatronics and Critical Building Systems
Listed on 2026-11-06
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Engineering
Operations Management, Systems Engineer
Automation, Mechatronics and Critical Building Systems
Chicago, IL (Elmhurst)
Who We AreMcMaster-Carr is an innovative e-commerce company helping customers build and repair anything because we offer everything. We've thrived for over 120 years thanks to a relentless focus on customer experience, adaptability, and world-class operations. Our national headquarters in the Chicagoland area is the largest and most operationally complex facility in our network - a modern distribution center, office, and data center campus where same-day shipping, speed and excellence aren't aspirations, they're the standard.
Curious, exceptional people are always at the center of our evolution, turning new challenges and disruptive technologies into opportunities to learn new skills and get important work done that makes customers' lives better.
McMaster-Carr's Chicagoland facility operates extensive conveyor systems, an automated storage and retrieval system (ASRS), an industrial vehicle fleet, and plans to expand the use of warehouse robotics. It's our proving ground for new technology- and the only facility in our network with this level of automation complexity today.
At the same time, we maintain the critical infrastructure that keeps the entire site running - electrical distribution, HVAC, fire protection, building utilities, powered industrial vehicles and data center infrastructure. The scope here is broad by design - and for the right leader, that breadth is the opportunity.
We're looking for a credible maintenance and engineering lead who's comfortable walking the floor and troubleshooting alongside technicians as well as planning staffing and project execution to achieve reliability and high-quality work.
In this role, you'll:
- Leadday-to-daymaintenanceoperations,includingdevelopingandtrainingateamofmaintenanceexpertsresponsibleforthereliabilityofautomatedsystemsandcriticalbuildinginfrastructure
- Executemaintenancestrategyandpreventive/predictivemaintenanceprograms
- Partnerwithmaintenanceexperts,operationsandengineeringonfacilityupgradesandotherprojects
Totalcashcompensationgenerallyrangesfrom $166,000-$236,000andincludesprofitsharingbasedoncompanyperformance.
- Informal and formal mentorship
- Employee resource groups
- Medical, dental, pharmacy, and vision plans with no monthly premiums
- Paid parental leave for all new parents
- Adoption and surrogacy assistance
- First-time home buyer assistance
- Industry-leading company-funded retirement accounts
Paid vacation and personal time
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in mechatronics, mechanical or electrical engineering {or equivalent)
- 5+ years of professional experience in maintenance and engineering leadership in fast-paced industrial environments, including critical building systems and automated systems
- Experiencewithroot-causeanalysisanddemonstratedskillsasacredible,technical leader
- Strong communication,prioritizationandorganizationskillsappliedthrougheffectivepartnershipwithtechnicalexperts,operationsandengineering
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This position is not eligible for work authorization sponsorship by McMaster-Carr.
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