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About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures
Provide guidance on maintaining material handling control systems, industrial motor control systems, servo and frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems
Use 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
Act as the first level of escalation support for equipment automation issues and appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors and/or network support teams to restore equipment operation
Apply subject matter expertise in material handling and electronic control systems to maximize building utilization of systems
Monitor MHE metrics and partner with mechatronics technicians to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies, and perform control systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability
Partner 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
Communicate 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

Requirements

3+ years of cumulative work experience in programming/commissioning of HMIs, PLCs, and VFDs, SCADA systems and KPIs, interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings, supporting a range of different conveyors and sortation systems, and equipment control components such as relays, motor starters, VFDs, HMIs, etc., or a relevant 2-year degree plus 1 year of work experience in these areas
High school or equivalent diploma
Positive attitude and ability to effectively problem-solve

Skills

Programming/commissioning of HMIs, PLCs, and VFDs
SCADA systems and KPIs
Interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings
Supporting a range of different conveyors and sortation systems
Equipment control components such as relays, motor starters, VFDs, HMIs, etc.
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
Electrical distribution systems

Location

Remote

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

3+ years of cumulative work experience
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
3+ years of experience supporting a wide range of conveyors and sortation systems
Leadership and project management experience

Education Level

High school or equivalent diploma
Associate’s degree with a focus in Electronic Technology (or similar)
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field

Salary/Compensations

$99,234.39 - $116,746.34

Benefits

Weekly pay
Comprehensive benefits starting on your first day
Training, development, and advancement opportunities
A clean and cutting-edge facility
A safety-first culture
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work

About the Company

At C&W Services, we live by the belief that “Better Never Settles.” We're dedicated to creating a positive impact globally and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team.
We're a global company with over 400 offices in 60 countries.
We're proud of our diverse family of employees and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace.
We're recognized by the Human Rights Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQI+ individuals and are dedicated to continuing to build a culture of inclusion and respect.

Equal Opportunity

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.