2nd Shift Lead: Automation & Controls Technician

Daifuku; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation seeks a 2nd Shift Lead to oversee site operations, financials and customer service under indirect supervision. The role emphasizes hands-on PLC experience, mechanical aptitude, and escalating downtime issues to vendors for rapid resolution.

The candidate should be local to Phillipsburg, NJ, and able to work 5:00 PM–2:00 AM, Monday through Friday, handling system performance, capital project support and cross-functional collaboration with operations and

Qualifications

• Must have hands-on PLC experience and mechanical aptitude.
• Minimum 2 years of leadership experience or equivalent.
• Experience in service industry or budgeting is preferred.
• Supervisory experience in relevant environments adds value.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and troubleshoot software for material handling control systems (PLC/PC).
• Monitor system performance and address downtime with vendors or headquarters.
• Communicate timelines and impacts to operations and leadership.
• Develop CSTs on controls concepts and procedures.
• Plan and coordinate new technology installations with vendors.

Skills

PLC experience

Mechanical aptitude

Leadership experience

Tools

PLC controllers

Industrial networks

MHE software

Job description

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation seeks a 2nd Shift Lead to oversee site operations, financials and customer service under indirect supervision. The role emphasizes hands-on PLC experience, mechanical aptitude, and escalating downtime issues to vendors for rapid resolution.

The candidate should be local to Phillipsburg, NJ, and able to work 5:00 PM–2:00 AM, Monday through Friday, handling system performance, capital project support and cross-functional collaboration with operations and