Automation Engineer

We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!

The Role

• Play a crucial role in maximizing equipment reliability and operational performance by providing proactive controls automation and technical support.
• Troubleshoot complex control systems, analyze performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional teams to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems.
• Implement innovative projects and develop system design improvements to enhance site throughput.
• Work with state-of-the-art technology including conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, and print and apply systems.
• Provide escalation support for hardware or controls software repairs, troubleshooting both locally and remotely.

What You'll Need

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 4+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience.
• 4+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience.
• 4+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience.
• 4+ years of Siemens, Allen-Bradley or Codesys Ladder Logic and structure programming experience.
• 4+ years of electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment experience.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays.

What's On Offer

• Competitive annual salary ($114,000.00 – $148,200.00 USD) plus potential sign-on bonuses.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1.
• Matching 401(k) program and paid parental leave.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in a dynamic operational environment.