Automation Engineer

We're hiring on behalf of a Haystack partner!

Responsibilities

• Provide Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for troubleshooting and root cause analysis of engineering issues, supporting automation engineers to mitigate downtime of critical assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Operations Engineering, Software, ACES, and Safety, to optimize material handling equipment (MHE) systems and implement projects.
• Maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus), motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Monitor MHE metrics, partner with maintenance and operations to address system performance issues, and provide comprehensive analysis.
• Offer escalation support to automation engineers, both during and after business hours, for local and remote troubleshooting to ensure timely repair of hardware or controls software.
• Work with state-of-the-art technology including conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices.

Requirements

• 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 experience in process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis.
• 4+ years of experience with robotics work cells and control systems.
• 4+ years of experience with Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys Ladder Logic and structured programming.
• 4+ years of experience with electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support.
• Matching 401(k) program and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Provision of lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes.

Pay

Competitive annual salary ($114,000 - $148,200) plus potential for sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs).

Schedule

Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, nights, and holidays.