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C&W Services · 1 day ago

Senior Automation Engineer

Hesperia, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$111K/yr - $131K/yr

5+ years exp

C&W Services is dedicated to creating a positive impact globally and is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to manage the Automation Engineering team. The role involves coordinating maintenance tasks, optimizing control systems, and ensuring operational efficiency within the facility.

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Responsibilities

Coordinating with and mentoring Automation Engineers to accomplish the goals and objectives of your facility’s operational plan

Collaborating closely with Operations, Engineering, Safety, and other departments to support MHE systems optimization and project implementation

Understanding, maintaining, and troubleshooting material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems

Monitoring MHE metrics, partnering with maintenance/operations to address system performance issues, and providing analysis across all facilities

Acting as the first level of escalation support for the Automation Engineers, during and after business hours, troubleshooting locally and remotely, and repairing all hardware or controls software systems within the building

Appropriately escalating downtime situations to other network support teams, experts, and/or vendors to restore equipment operation

Facilitating Failure Analysis and Incident Review processes and implementing process improvements or retraining to avoid future incidents

Applying subject matter expertise in material handling and electronic systems to maximize building utilization of systems

Performing, utilizing, and providing analysis and analytics to assess material handling system performance

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, and explaining operational impact

Assisting with skill assessments for the technical positions within the site maintenance teams

Participating in AE conference calls and coordinating with the AE central team to complete all required tasks

Traveling up to 10%

Qualification

Electrical EngineeringAutomation ControlsProgramming SoftwareHMI SystemsSCADA SystemsRoboticsAnalytical SkillsCustomer Service SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field, or 5+ years of equivalent professional or military experience

Experience with electrical theory, robotics, controls components, and automated equipment

Proficiency in programming software (e.g. RSLogix5000 Studio, FT View, etc.)

Knowledge of robotics work cells and their control systems

Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, programming, and designing HMI and control network components

Experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying motor controls, including motor starters, VFDs, DC drives, and standard electrical components

Hands-on troubleshooting experience with industrial electrical systems, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC

Knowledge of Warehouse Management System Software Concepts and messaging protocols

Experience interpreting, modifying, and developing mechanical and electrical drawings

Experience with SCADA systems and KPIs

Proven leadership skills in a technical role, with the ability to interact with all levels of management

Strong reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities

Experience in training and developing others

Excellent communication and customer service skills