Automation Engineer

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Automation Engineer

At C&W Services, we live by the belief that “Better Never Settles.” We’re dedicated to creating a positive impact globally and are looking for talented individuals to join our team.

At C&W Services, we provide compelling benefits, including:

• Weekly pay
• Comprehensive benefits starting on your first day
• Training, development, and advancement opportunities
• A clean and cutting‑edge facility
• A safety‑first culture

As an Automation Engineer (AE), you will support the site maintenance team to ensure operational performance and efficiency of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) control systems. You will partner with the maintenance team to troubleshoot and maintain equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print‑and‑apply labeling systems, scales, HMI systems, control cabinets, and more. The AE provides support to the operations and maintenance teams by implementing solutions for complex problems and tracking related projects.

You may lead or assist other technicians with their development through continuity of knowledge, all while working in a clean, climate‑controlled, modern facility.

• 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.
• Use your technical expertise to support troubleshooting and modifying software projects for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, Allen Bradley Control Logix and Compact Logix PLC platform utilizing Rockwell’s software package, industrial networks such as Ethernet, Control Net, Device Net, Profibus, AS‑I, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Act as the first level of escalation support for equipment automation issues and appropriately escalated downtime situations to vendors and/or network support teams to restore equipment operation.
• 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 equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies, performing 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, acting as the technical consultant for capital projects inside the building.
• Communicate technical issues and project timelines with building leadership, operations, and the maintenance team, explaining production impacts and working closely with operations and engineering to ensure a thorough understanding of impact to systems.

• 3+ years of cumulative work experience in programming/commissioning of HMIs, PLCs, and VFDs.
• 3+ years of experience in SCADA systems and KPIs.
• 3+ years of experience in interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings.
• 3+ years of experience supporting a range of different conveyors and sortation systems.
• 3+ years of experience in equipment control components such as relays, motor starters, VFDs, HMIs, etc.
• High school or equivalent diploma.
• Positive attitude and ability to effectively problem‑solve.

• Associate’s degree with a focus in Electronic Technology (or similar).
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM‑related field.
• 4+ years of experience in the electrical field, or in control systems development, troubleshooting, and programming.
• 4+ years of experience supporting advanced automation controls systems maintenance and development.
• 3+ years of experience supporting a wide range of conveyors and sortation systems.
• Leadership and project management experience.

• Ability to reach overhead, kneel, squat, climb steps/ladders, use an aerial lift, and frequently lift a maximum of 50 lbs. of equipment.
• Ability to perform tasks while wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include but is not…