Automation & Conveyor Systems Engineer

UPS; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

UPS is seeking a skilled Automation Technician to troubleshoot, calibrate, and adjust plant floor devices and automated systems to maintain optimal performance of facility equipment. You will guide maintenance teams, solve issues with conveyors and sortation systems, and support upgrades to automation controls.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and coordination with operations to minimize downtime while ensuring reliable operations of automation systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or international equivalent preferred.
• Programming experience including troubleshooting PLCs, HMIs, industrial controls, basic networking, motor control theory, and AC/DC electrical systems preferred.
• Basic understanding of industrial networks, automated material handling equipment, and controls architecture preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, control drawings, ladder logic diagrams, and elementary diagrams.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills related to automation, controls, and facility systems.

Responsibilities

• Responds to internal customers regarding equipment, automation, and facility-related issues.
• Responds to facility alarms, automation system faults, and emergency situations.
• Troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, and automation-related problems that arise during operations.
• Performs preventative maintenance on conveyors, controls systems, and facility equipment.
• Monitors automated material handling systems to identify equipment performance issues and potential failures.
• Troubleshoots PLCs, HMIs, motor controls, scanners, photoeyes, barcode readers, camera tunnels, and industrial networks.
• Supports the maintenance and reliability of sortation systems, conveyors, and automation controls equipment.
• Assists with root cause analysis of equipment failures and implements corrective actions to minimize recurring downtime.

Skills

PLC Troubleshooting

HMI Systems

Industrial Controls

Basic Networking

Motor Control Theory

AC/DC Electrical

Microsoft Office

Reading Schematics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

UPS is seeking a skilled Automation Technician to troubleshoot, calibrate, and adjust plant floor devices and automated systems to maintain optimal performance of facility equipment. You will guide maintenance teams, solve issues with conveyors and sortation systems, and support upgrades to automation controls.

The role emphasizes safety, documentation, and coordination with operations to minimize downtime while ensuring reliable operations of automation systems.