Industrial Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois

Join Matrix Design

At Matrix Design, our promise is simple: Developing Great People, Building a Great Company, and Delivering Great Results. We tackle complex automation challenges across industries, and we succeed because we put the right people in the right seats—people who love solving hard problems together.

A day in this role

Picture your morning on a customer floor: you arrive to commission a new robotic cell. You connect with the project manager and controls engineer, verify I/O, load a FANUC program, and fine-tune path speeds. After lunch, you integrate the HMI with a safety PLC, calibrate a Cognex vision system for feature detection, and run test cycles. You document changes, update schematics, and leave the site safer and more productive than you found it. The next day may bring ABB or Yaskawa programming back at our facility, preventative maintenance on a pick-and-place line, or a troubleshooting call that tests your ingenuity. That variety—and the impact you have on manufacturing performance—is the heart of this job.

What you’ll own

• Installation & Commissioning – Install, configure, and prove out robotic and automated systems to engineering specifications; support on-site startups at customer facilities.
• System Support & Maintenance – Execute preventive maintenance, perform repairs, and diagnose issues spanning robots, PLCs, HMIs, and peripheral equipment.
• Programming & Optimization – Assist with programming, calibration, cycle-time tuning, and continuous improvement of robotic cells and subsystems.
• Documentation, Safety & Collaboration – Record maintenance and troubleshooting steps, update schematics and logs, uphold all safety standards, and partner closely with engineers and project managers.

How you show up

• Ideal Team Player – Humble (raise others up, low ego), Hungry (self-driven, eager for responsibility), and Smart (people-savvy, sound judgment).

Skills you bring

• Hands-on knowledge of industrial robotics and automation
• Experience with PLCs and HMIs, plus programming interfaces for FANUC, ABB, and Yaskawa robots
• Industrial vision programming experience (FANUC, Cognex, Keyence, etc.)
• Mechanical aptitude with pneumatics and electrical systems
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to read/interpret technical drawings, manuals, and schematics
• Clear communicator with cross-functional teams; detail- and safety-focused
• Organized and efficient at juggling multiple projects

Qualifications

• 2+ years working directly with robotic systems in manufacturing or automation environments
• Background in robotic integration, troubleshooting, and maintenance
• Familiarity with risk assessments, safety protocols, and industrial standards
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to customer sites

Travel

Up to 40% travel.

Our culture & values

We thrive by living our Core Values: “We Can Do That!”, “We Do It Right!”, “We Do What We Say”, “We Do It Better Next Time!”, “We Do It Together!”, and “We Do It for a Greater Purpose”.

Compensation note

The posted salary range is an estimate for this position. The final offer will depend on factors such as your specific skills, professional experience, and relevant certifications.