Cushman & Wakefield · 10 hours ago
Automation Engineer
Revere, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$101K/yr - $119K/yr
3+ years expC&W Services is a global company dedicated to creating a positive impact and fostering an inclusive workplace. They are seeking an Automation Engineer to support the maintenance team in ensuring the operational performance and efficiency of Material Handling Equipment control systems, while also providing technical support and guidance on various automation projects.
CommercialCommercial Real EstateConsultingLeasingLegalProperty Management
Responsibilities
Promoting a safe working environment by following all safety procedures
Providing guidance on maintaining material handling control systems, industrial motor control systems, servo and frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems
Using your technical expertise to provide support with troubleshooting and modifying software projects for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, Allen Bradley ControlLogix and CompactLogix PLC platform utilizing Rockwell’s software package, industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-I, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems
Acting as the first level of escalation support for equipment automation issues and appropriately escalating downtime situations to vendors and/or network support teams to restore equipment operation
Applying subject matter expertise in material handling and electronic control systems to maximize building utilization of systems
Monitoring MHE metrics and partnering with mechatronics technicians to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies, and performing control systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability
Partnering 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
Communicating 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
Qualification
Required
3+ years of cumulative work experience in the following areas, or a relevant 2-year degree plus 1 year of work experience in the following areas:
Programming/commissioning of HMIs, PLCs, and VFDs
SCADA systems and KPIs
Interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings
Supporting a range of different conveyors and sortation systems
Equipment control components such as relays, motor starters, VFDs, HMIs, etc
High school or equivalent diploma
Positive attitude and ability to effectively problem-solve
Preferred
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
Benefits
Weekly pay
Comprehensive benefits starting on your first day
Training, development, and advancement opportunities
A clean and cutting-edge facility
A safety-first culture
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Health savings accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life, and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time away from work
Company
Cushman & Wakefield
Cushman & Wakefield is a real estate services firm that offers retail investment, energy management, and property services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$734.8MKey Investors
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2023-10-10Post Ipo Debt· $223.8M
2023-08-08Post Ipo Debt· $400M
2022-10-13Post Ipo Debt· $27.3M
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Michelle M. MacKay
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