Automation Engineering Tech

Automation Engineer

Weekly pay

Training, development, and advancement opportunities

A clean and cutting-edge facility

As an Automation Engineer (AE), you will support the site maintenance team to ensure operational performance and efficiency of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) control systems. You will partner with the maintenance team to troubleshoot and maintain equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print-and-apply labeling systems, scales, HMI systems, control cabinets, and more. The AE provides support to the operations and maintenance teams by implementing solutions for complex problems and tracking related projects. You may lead and/or assist other technicians with their development through continuity of knowledge, all while working in a clean, climate-controlled, modern facility.

Providing guidance on maintaining material handling control systems, industrial motor control systems, servo and frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems

Using your technical expertise to provide support with troubleshooting and modifying software projects for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, Allen Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLC platform utilizing Rockwell's software package, industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-I, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.

Acting as the first level of escalation support for equipment automation issues and appropriately escalating downtime situations to vendors and/or network support teams to restore equipment operation.

Applying subject matter expertise in material handling and electronic control systems to maximize building utilization of systems

Monitoring MHE metrics and partnering with mechatronics technicians to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies, and performing control systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability

Partnering with facility Operations leadership, equipment vendors, and parts suppliers to plan and coordinate new technology installations, acting as the technical consultant for capital projects inside the building

Communicating technical issues and project timelines with building leadership, operations, and the maintenance team, explaining production impacts and working closely with operations and engineering to ensure a thorough understanding of impact to systems

3+ years of cumulative work experience in the following areas, or a relevant 2-year degree plus 1 year of work experience in the following areas:

• Programming/commissioning of HMIs, PLCs, and VFDs
• Interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings
• Equipment control components such as relays, motor starters, VFDs, HMIs, etc.

High school or equivalent diploma

Associate's degree with a focus in Electronic Technology (or similar)

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field
• 4+ years of experience in the electrical field, or in control systems development, troubleshooting, and programming
• 4+ years of experience supporting advanced automation controls systems maintenance and development
• Leadership and project management experience

of equipment

Ability to perform tasks while wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include but is not limited to hard hat, face mask, face shield, and composite-toe shoes

Regularly required to crouch or bend and reach to install/move equipment

Regularly required to type on a computer for 1-2 hours per day

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.