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M-Works Engineering Video Friday: Why Manufacturing Leaders Must Own Work-Life Balance

“76% of manufacturing employees say they are satisfied with their employer’s work-life balance practices.”
— Manufacturing Engagement and Retention Study, The Manufacturing Institute

That number sounds good, but does it tell the whole story?

In this week’s video, Work-Life Balance for Manufacturing Leaders, industry leaders talk about the responsibility employers have to create real balance on the plant floor and beyond.

For manufacturing leaders, it’s not about adding perks , it’s about structural ownership. Schedules, staffing, and shift coverage are leadership tools that shape the balance employees actually experience.

As you watch, ask yourself:
Where might we be sending mixed signals?
Are our practices truly supporting balance, or just talking about it?

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Automation Engineering “All-Star” Candidate Alert! #70687

Expertise in PLC Programming, Robotics, and Electrical Design

We’re spotlighting an engineering “All-Star” this week who is ready to deliver immediate results in an automation engineering capacity, which includes electrical design, PLC/HMI programming, robotics, and system commissioning.

Automation Engineer

Candidate ID: #70687
- 3+ years of full-time experience in controls and automation engineering, plus 2 years as an intern
- Skilled in PLC/HMI programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Ignition) with hands-on commissioning/startup expertise
- Proficient in electrical design using AutoCAD Electrical
- Robotics experience, including programming FANUC robots and AMRs for palletizing and pick/place applications
- Ignition Gold Certified with SQL database design and integration experience
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Purdue University
- Location: Northwest Indiana
- Target Compensation: $100K or more, depending on role and location

If this “All-Star” engineer could support your 2025 engineering team goals or if you have other critical hiring needs, message me directly to discuss.