Automation Engineer

Our Fortune 100 manufacturing client is seeking a highly skilled Automation Controls Engineer with a strong background in electrical engineering, automation, and industrial controls to support a fully automated Storage & Retrieval System (AS/RS). The system includes AGVs
, automated cranes, conveyors, entry/exit tables, and PLC-based control architecture. This role is focused on maximizing system uptime through advanced troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement of automation and control systems.

• Monday–Friday day shift
• Occasional weekends for critical issues, upgrades, and planned improvements

• Diagnose and resolve automation faults involving AGVs, cranes, conveyors
  , and material handling equipment
• Perform PLC troubleshooting and minor logic modifications (
  Allen-Bradley / Siemens
  )
• Maintain/calibrate sensors, encoders, photo-eyes, prox switches, safety devices, I/O modules
• Troubleshoot industrial network communications (
  Ether Net/IP, Profinet
  )
• Maintain controls documentation, backups, and firmware/change management

• Electrical troubleshooting up to 480V in compliance with safety standards
• Perform routine and corrective mechanical maintenance on cranes, lifts, motors, gearboxes, drive systems, AGVs
• Diagnose issues involving bearings, pneumatics, hydraulics, chain drives
  , and AS/RS mechanical mechanisms
• Support PM planning and documentation via CMMS

• Analyze performance data and recommend improvements to reduce downtime
• Participate in RCA and implement long-term corrective actions
• Partner with engineering/operations/vendors on projects and upgrades
• Assist with commissioning new equipment, automation enhancements, and system expansion

Safety is the top priority. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Automation, Controls, Mechatronics, or related field
• Equivalent experience and technical certifications may be considered
• 2–4 years in industrial maintenance, automation engineering, or controls support
• Strong understanding of industrial automation, PLC logic flow, sensors, motion components
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, controls diagrams, mechanical drawings, ladder logic
• Mechanical aptitude with experience in cranes, conveyors, robotics, AGVs
  , or similar systems
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical systems up to 480V safely
• Ability to work at heights/elevated crane service areas
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Experience in AS/RS
  , automated cranes, bridge/gantry cranes
• Hands‑on exposure to Allen-Bradley/Siemens PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, industrial networks
• Experience in industrial robotics, advanced material handling, high-bay storage systems
• Familiarity with LOTO, machine guarding, safety circuits, functional safety
• CMMS experience for PM and work tracking
• Additional certifications in electrical systems, automation, robotics, or controls