Automation Engineer
Core
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated warehouse equipment and material handling systems to ensure operational reliability and safety.
Role type
Senior IC automation engineer (warehouse material handling)
Builds
Automated storage and retrieval systems, cranes, shuttles, conveyors, and high-speed material handling equipment
Domain
Logistics and warehousing automation
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Siemens PLC programming, troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems, pneumatic system diagnostics, reading electrical and pneumatic schematics, maintenance scheduling, TPM/LEAN/Kaizen/5S methodologies, knowledge of VFDs and servo drives, experience with ASRS and goods lifts
Preferred skills
Beckhoff PLC Twin Cat 2 Safety, SCADA/HMI configuration, Profibus/Profinet/EtherNet protocols, 6 Sigma experience
Technologies
Siemens S7-400, Beckhoff Twin Cat 2, SCADA, HMI, Profibus, Profinet, EtherNet/Cat, VFD, servo drives, remote I/O
Responsibilities
Perform preventive maintenance and work order creation for conveyor systems and automated equipment; troubleshoot faults in mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems; collaborate with operations to resolve reliability and safety issues; execute maintenance on ASRS, cranes, shuttles, and palletizers
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC