Automation Engineer

Cushman & Wakefield • Rialto, CA

22h • $108,091 - $127,166

About The Position

At C&W Services, the Automation Engineer supports the site maintenance team in maintaining the operational performance and efficiency of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) control systems. The role works with maintenance and operations teams to troubleshoot and maintain equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print-and-apply labeling systems, scales, HMI systems, and control cabinets. The engineer helps solve complex problems, tracks related projects, and may lead or assist technicians’ development through knowledge sharing. The work takes place in a clean, climate-controlled, modern facility, although the physical-demands section also describes work in a warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures.

The role provides technical guidance for material handling and industrial control systems, supports software troubleshooting and modification, and serves as the first level of escalation for automation issues. It also monitors equipment metrics, helps improve reliability, coordinates new technology installations and capital projects, and communicates technical issues and project timelines to building leadership, operations, and maintenance teams.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of cumulative work experience in the listed areas, or a relevant 2-year degree plus 1 year of work experience in those areas.
• Experience programming or commissioning HMIs, PLCs, and VFDs.
• Experience with SCADA systems and KPIs.
• Ability to interpret and modify mechanical and electrical drawings.
• Experience supporting a range of conveyor and sortation systems.
• Experience with equipment control components such as relays, motor starters, VFDs, and HMIs.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Positive attitude and ability to effectively problem-solve.
• Ability to reach overhead, kneel, squat, climb steps and ladders, use an aerial lift, and frequently lift up to 50 lbs. of equipment.
• Ability to perform tasks while wearing required personal protective equipment, which may include a hard hat, face mask, face shield, and composite-toe shoes.
• Ability to crouch or bend and reach to install or move equipment.
• Ability to move between departments, floors, and properties, averaging 6 to 12 miles per day.
• Ability to work in a warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures.
• Ability to type on a computer regularly for 1 to 2 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree focused in Electronic Technology or a similar field.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field.
• At least 4 years of experience in the electrical field or in control systems development, troubleshooting, and programming.
• At least 4 years of experience supporting advanced automation controls systems maintenance and development.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting a wide range of conveyor and sortation systems.
• Leadership and project management experience.

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.
• Troubleshoot and modify software projects for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, Allen Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLCs, Rockwell software, industrial networks, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Act as the first level of escalation for equipment automation issues and escalate downtime situations to vendors or network support teams as appropriate.
• 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 electrical problems causing performance deficiencies.
• 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.
• Act as the technical consultant for capital projects inside the building.
• Communicate technical issues and project timelines to building leadership, operations, and maintenance teams, including explaining production impacts.
• Work with operations and engineering to ensure a thorough understanding of system impacts.
• Provide continuity of knowledge and may lead or assist other technicians with their development.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Comprehensive benefits starting on the first day.
• Training, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Clean and cutting-edge facility.
• Safety-first culture.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; retirement savings plans; life insurance; disability insurance; and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED