Automation Engineer

About This Role

This role involves supporting operations and providing expert-level support related to automated material handling equipment. The engineer will proactively troubleshoot, improve, and maintain control systems to maximize equipment reliability and operational performance.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by complying with all applicable codes, regulations, governmental agency, 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
• Inspect systems to ensure the operation of equipment is within design capabilities and achieves operational conditions prescribed by the client
• Oversee scope development, work request initiation, scheduling, and inspection of work performed by outside contractors
• 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 site team to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies
• Communicate technical issues, project timelines, and production impacts with leadership, operations, and the maintenance team
• Facilitate analysis and reviews of failures and processes to provide recommendations to implement improvements or retraining
• Perform controls systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability
• Cultivate positive working relationships with clients and operations/maintenance team members

Requirements

• 2-5 years of relevant experience
• 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 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
• Ability to meet physical requirements including stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs/ladders, and lifting/carrying heavy loads of 50 lbs. or more

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• 2-5 years of relevant experience, 2+ years with PLC programs, robotics system components and controls, and SCADA systems

Nice to Have

• 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
• Extensive organizational skills with a strong inquisitive mindset
• Advanced math skills

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits