Automation Engineer – MHE Controls & Growth

Cushman & Wakefield

Cherry Valley (IL)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 112,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Benefits from day one

Training & advancement opportunities

Modern facility

Safety-first culture

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Automation Engineer to support the site maintenance team, ensuring performance and efficiency of Material Handling Equipment control systems. You will collaborate with a maintenance team to troubleshoot and maintain conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, labeling systems, scales, HMIs, and control cabinets in a clean, climate-controlled facility.

As AE, you will lead or assist others in developing solutions, applying expertise to maximize system

Qualifications

3+ years in programming/commissioning HMIs, PLCs, and VFDs
Experience with SCADA systems and KPIs
Ability to interpret/modify mechanical and electrical drawings
Experience supporting conveyors and sortation systems
Familiarity with equipment control components (relays, motor starters, VFDs, HMIs)

Responsibilities

Promote a safe working environment by following procedures
Guide maintenance on material handling control systems and electrical distribution
Troubleshoot and modify software for material handling control systems (PLC/PC, Rockwell)
Provide first-level escalation for automation issues and coordinate with vendors
Apply expertise to maximize building utilization of systems
Coordinate new technology installations with Operations and vendors
Communicate technical issues and timelines to leadership and teams