About this role
Automation Engineer supporting fulfillment centers with proactive controls automation, PLC programming, and SCADA-related tasks to optimize MHE performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain automation systems; troubleshoot control systems; monitor metrics; collaborate with maintenance/ops; provide first-level escalation support
Technical Overview
Focus on PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks, SCADA, and material handling equipment within a remote-friendly environment.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a mid-level automation engineer with 2+ years PLC programming experience, strong knowledge of industrial networks, SCADA, and material handling systems, and the ability to work remotely on a Davenport-based site.
Must-Have Skills
Bachelor's degree in computer scienceelectrical engineeringautomation engineeringor equivalentor 2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experienceFlexibility to work weekendsnightsand/or holidays2+ years of process or production environment related PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis experience2+ years of robotics work cells and control systems experience2+ years of electrical theoryroboticscontrols componentsand automated equipment experienceExperience with PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks (EthernetControlNetDeviceNetProfibus)
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with material handlingflow and capacityExperience with industrial control systemshardware and software
Tools & Platforms
SCADAEthernetControlNetDeviceNetProfibus
Required Skills
PLC programmingAutomation engineeringcontrol systemsEthernetControlNetDeviceNetProfibusmotor controlservo drivesfrequency driveselectrical distributionSCADAMHE
Hard Skills
PLC programmingAutomation engineeringcontrol systemsEthernetControlNetDeviceNetProfibusmotor control systemsservo drivesfrequency driveselectrical distribution systemsSCADAMHEMaterial Handling Equipment
Soft Skills
TroubleshootingAnalytical skillsCross-functional collaborationCommunicationProblem-solving
Certifications
Preferred
8570 compliance preferred
Keywords for Your Resume
automation engineerPLC programmingautomation engineeringmaterial handling equipmentMHESCADAEthernetControlNetDeviceNetProfibusindustrial networksroboticscross-functional collaborationtroubleshootingdata analysisperformance metricssite expertmaintenancematerial handling
Deal Breakers
Lack of PLC programming experience, No experience with SCADA or industrial networks, Inflexible to weekend/night shifts
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