Automation Engineer

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About The Role

In this vital engineering role, you will be part of a team of controls and maintenance professionals who proactively support operations and provide customers with expert-level support for automated material handling equipment (MHE). Your expertise will focus on continuous improvement and execution of the preventive maintenance process, maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance for systems such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by complying with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agencies, and company directives related to system operations and work safety.
• Troubleshoot and modify software programs for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, Allen Bradley Controllogix/Compactlogix PLC platform, and RSLogix 5000 software package.
• Act as first level escalation in troubleshooting support, both on-site and remotely, as well as during and after business hours, to repair all MHE controls software systems. Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning assistance as needed.
• Inspect systems to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves operational conditions prescribed by the client.
• Oversee scope of development, work request initiation, scheduling, and inspection of work performed by outside contractors, including proprietary work, licensed installations, upgrades, and maintenance and inspection of specialized systems.
• Engineer process solutions and reliability improvement from concept to network implementation.
• Monitor Industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-I, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Monitor material handling equipment metrics and partner with the site team to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies.
• Proactively and effectively communicate with multiple stakeholders including leadership, operations, and the maintenance team on technical issues, project timelines, and production impacts.
• Facilitate analysis and reviews of failures and processes to provide recommendations for improvements or retraining to avoid future incidents.
• Perform controls of systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability.
• Clearly communicate technical issues, project timelines, and product impacts with site leadership, operations, and maintenance teams.
• Cultivate positive working relationships with our Client and the Operations Maintenance team members.
• Perform other job-related duties as needed or assigned.

Requirements

• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 2-5 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education may be considered.
• Experience in at least two engineering design cycles including specification, component selection, and programming.
• 2+ years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs.
• 2+ years of experience with robotics system components and controls.
• 2+ years of experience with SCADA systems.
• Ability to be available and work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.
• Ability to independently solve problems and carry out general instructions in standard situations with limited to no oversight.
• Meet the physical requirements of this role including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and the ability to lift/carry heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to guide the exchange of sensitive, complicated, and difficult information, convey performance expectations, and handle problems.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years apprenticeship or equivalent experience in Control Systems troubleshooting/programming.
• Experience supporting a range of different conveyors and sortation systems.
• Experience with robotic maintenance.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset.
• Advanced math skills, including calculating percentages, fractions, and other financial-related calculations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability benefit program.
• 401k company matching.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Paid parental leave.

We invest in our employees’ development through on-the-job learning, coaching, and formal training. Resources are provided to support skill development for enhancing performance in current and future roles.

Pay

The maximum salary for the Automation Engineer position is $101,379.20 annually (or $48.74 per hour). Compensation offered to a successful candidate will depend on skills, qualifications, and experience.