Engineer I

CONA Services•East Hartford, CT

13d•$85,000 - $103,000

About The Position

Engineer 1 will provide guidance and oversight to our warehouse automation centers to facilitate best-in-class maintenance, equipment reliability, and readiness. This position will lead the maintenance function by planning, scheduling, inspecting, auditing completed work, and reporting the results. Engineer 1 will also lead teams to determine the root cause of equipment failures and help determine corrective action to prevent future failures. Engineer 1 will report directly to the Director of Engineering and Development. This is a salaried exempt position, with overnight travel required on occasion. The Engineer 1 position is a corporate position but will be based out of the Needham, MA or South Windsor, CT facility. position will work out of the Bedford office but will spend most of the time in South Windsor or the Needham facility. This position will also support the manufacturing centers, or other warehouse operations on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 3–5 years of experience in a maintenance manager role or Associate degree in Engineering and 5+ years of supervisory or management experience in maintenance. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.
Strong aptitude in mechanical, electrical, and automation systems.
Proficiency with PLC, VFD, and PC systems.
Solid understanding of Layer 2 networking with VLAN implementation, and familiarity with Layer 3 routing, DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP.
Strong analytical and first-principles problem-solving skills with the ability to influence peers and drive decision-making.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage across all organizational levels.
Self-motivated, proactive, and able to inspire and encourage others.
Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and alignment with company values.
Ability to travel up to 50%.

Nice To Haves

Certified Maintenance and Reliability Professional (CMRP), CMM, CEM, or trade license preferred.
Knowledge of structured cabling standards, CMMS systems, and Microsoft Server OS (preferred).

Responsibilities

Develop KBIs and KPIs to measure asset performance, maintenance completion ratios, downtime, and financial tracking on maintenance spend
Create asset performance dashboard to review results with associates, GMs, and Senior leadership
Develop, manage, and maintain up to date maintenance plans
Spare parts inventory
OEM vendors, contractors, and professional service organizations
Create and foster collaborative environment where input from associates is welcome
Implement continuous improvement process
Participates in Safety and Environmental programs