Automation Engineer I: Master Warehouse PLC/SCADA Tech

DeKalb Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Company-paid life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

Baldor is seeking an Automation Engineer I to join our warehouse automation team in the Bronx, NY. The role focuses on PLC/SCADA systems, pick-to-light platforms, and ongoing fault troubleshooting in live operations.

You will document issues and follow SOPs to build hands-on experience and a solid technical foundation. The position emphasizes structured problem-solving, working in a live warehouse environment, and shadowing senior engineers on complex investigations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field required.
• 0–3 years in automation, controls, or maintenance engineering; co-ops/internships considered.
• Basic PLC/HMI understanding and ability to read wiring diagrams and schematics.
• Experience with SCADA and SQL basics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor conveyor control interfaces, PLCs, and SCADA dashboards during operations.
• Troubleshoot basic conveyor, PLC, and pick-to-light issues using runbooks.
• Escalate unresolved issues with clear notes of observations and attempts.
• Document fault events with timestamps, fault codes, and resolutions.
• Support automation projects, testing, punch lists and post-go-live checks.
• Maintain logs, as-builts and engineering records as directed.

Skills

PLC basics

SCADA basics

SQL basics

Troubleshooting

Reading schematics

Warehouse environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Siemens PLCs

Ignition SCADA

Job description

Baldor is seeking an Automation Engineer I to join our warehouse automation team in the Bronx, NY. The role focuses on PLC/SCADA systems, pick-to-light platforms, and ongoing fault troubleshooting in live operations.

You will document issues and follow SOPs to build hands-on experience and a solid technical foundation. The position emphasizes structured problem-solving, working in a live warehouse environment, and shadowing senior engineers on complex investigations.