Position Details

Type Not Specified

Experience entry

Exp. Years 2+ years

Education Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience

Category DevOps & SRE

About this role

Serve as the site expert for maintaining automation systems that support fulfillment operations. Troubleshoot material handling control systems, monitor MHE performance metrics, and perform System Assessments to drive continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain site automation systems critical for operations
Maintain and troubleshoot MHE control systems including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks
Monitor MHE metrics and partner to address performance issues
Provide first-level escalation support locally and remotely
Perform and analyze building System Assessments for performance enhancements

Technical Overview

Works with PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks including Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, along with motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems. Uses SCADA devices and programs and conducts building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performance.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an entry-level Automation Engineer (TOL3) with 2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience. They can troubleshoot material handling control systems using PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus), and they can analyze building System Assessments to improve reliability and performance.

Must-Have Skills

You will understandmaintain and troubleshoot material handling control systemsincluding PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as EthernetControlNetDeviceNetProfibusmotor control systemsservo drivesfrequency drivesand electrical distribution systemsYou will perform and analyze building System Assessments to enhance material handling system performanceWork a flexible schedule/shift/work areaincluding weekendsnightsand/or holidays

Tools & Platforms

PLC/PC controllersEthernetControlNetDeviceNetProfibusservo drivesfrequency drivesSCADA devices and programs

Required Skills

automation systems maintenancePLC programmingtroubleshooting control systemsPLC/PC controllersEthernetControlNetDeviceNetProfibusmotor control systemsservo drivesfrequency driveselectrical distribution systemsSCADA devices and programsmaterial handling equipment (MHE)MHE metricssystem assessmentsfirst-level escalation supportcontinuous improvement

Hard Skills

automation systems maintenancetroubleshooting complex control systemsproactive controls automationmaterial handling equipment (MHE) systemsPLC/PC controllersindustrial networksEthernetControlNetDeviceNetProfibusmotor control systemsservo drivesfrequency driveselectrical distribution systemsSCADA devices and programsbuilding System Assessmentsmonitoring MHE metricsissue diagnosisfirst-level escalation supportprogram analysis

Soft Skills

cross-functional collaborationtroubleshooting mindsetcontinuous improvementtechnical support communicationescalation coordinationwork with maintenance/operations

Industry & Role

Industry Logistics

Job Function Maintain and troubleshoot automation controls for material handling equipment to improve reliability and performance.

Role Subtype Automation Engineer

Tech Domains Linux, Amazon Web Services

Keywords for Your Resume

TOL3 - Automation EngineerAutomation EngineerReliability & Maintenance Engineering (RME)PLC programmingPLC/PC controllersindustrial networksEthernetControlNetDeviceNetProfibusmotor control systemsservo drivesfrequency driveselectrical distribution systemsSCADASCADA devices and programsmaterial handling equipment (MHE)MHE metricsSystem Assessmentstroubleshootproactive controls automationfirst-level escalationcontinuous improvement

Deal Breakers

Must have Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, or 2+ years of PLC programming or automation engineering experience, Must be able to work flexible schedule/shift including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

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