Automation Engineer – MHE & PLC Controls

Cushman & Wakefield

Salinas (CA)

On-site

USD 113,526 - 133,560

Full time

14 days+

Get more replies from employers

Send a job-specific resume in minutes.

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay
Benefits from day 1
Training and advancement
Clean, 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 control systems. You will work with conveyors, sortation systems, and associated PLC/PC controllers in a clean, climate-controlled facility.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting software, implementing solutions on Rockwell platforms, providing escalation support, guiding technicians, and coordinating new technology installations with Operations,

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in automation electronics or equivalent
  • Experience with HMIs, PLCs, and VFDs
  • Experience with conveyors and sortation systems
  • Ability to read electrical/mechanical drawings
  • Strong problem-solving and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Promote a safe working environment by following procedures
  • Provide guidance on maintaining material handling control systems and electrical distribution systems
  • Troubleshoot and modify software for material handling control systems (PLC/PC) using Rockwell software
  • Escalate downtime issues to vendors or network teams to restore operation
  • Collaborate with Operations leadership and vendors for new technology installations
  • Communicate timelines and impacts to leadership and maintenance teams

Skills

HMI/PLC/VFD programming
SCADA & KPIs
Electrical drawings interpretation
Conveyors & sortation
Control components

Education

High school diploma
Associate’s degree in Electronic Technology
Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Rockwell Automation
Industrial networks

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Automation Engineer to support the site maintenance team, ensuring performance and efficiency of material handling control systems. You will work with conveyors, sortation systems, and associated PLC/PC controllers in a clean, climate-controlled facility.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting software, implementing solutions on Rockwell platforms, providing escalation support, guiding technicians, and coordinating new technology installations with Operations,

Get your free, confidential resume review.
or drag and drop your file here.
Similar jobs

Similar jobs worth comparing

Automation Engineer: MHE Controls & PLCs Lead
Automation Engineer: MHE Controls & PLCs Lead

Cushman & Wakefield • Fresno (CA)

On-site
USD 103,000 - 123,000
Weekly pay
Benefits from day one
Training opportunities
+2
Automation Engineer – MHE & PLC Controls (Weekly Pay)
Automation Engineer – MHE & PLC Controls (Weekly Pay)

Cushman & Wakefield • Wilmington (MA)

On-site
USD 101,000 - 119,000
Weekly pay
Benefits from day one
Training and advancement
+2
Automation Engineer – MHE Control Systems Specialist
Automation Engineer – MHE Control Systems Specialist

Cushman & Wakefield • Chicago (IL)

On-site
USD 99,000 - 117,000
Weekly pay
Comprehensive benefits from day one
Training and advancement opportunities
+2
Automation Engineer: MHE Control Systems & PLC Expert
Automation Engineer: MHE Control Systems & PLC Expert

Cushman & Wakefield • Stockton (CA)

On-site
USD 108,000 - 128,000
Weekly pay
Comprehensive benefits starting on day
Training and development opportunities
+2
Automation & Controls Engineer – MHE & PLC Systems
Automation & Controls Engineer – MHE & PLC Systems

CBRE Group, Inc. • Pontoon Beach (IL)

On-site
USD 85,000 - 125,000
Automation Engineer - Material Handling & PLC
Automation Engineer - Material Handling & PLC

CBRE Group, Inc. • Concord (NC)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 120,000
Mechatronics & Robotics Technician – Industrial Automation
Mechatronics & Robotics Technician – Industrial Automation

Cushman & Wakefield • Mahwah (NJ)

Hybrid
USD 37,000 - 44,000
Weekly pay
Comprehensive benefits from day one
Training and advancement opportunities
Automation Engineer – MHE & Controls (PLC/SCADA)
Automation Engineer – MHE & Controls (PLC/SCADA)

Amazon • Mesa (AZ)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 113,000
Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
+1
Automation Controls Engineer - PLC & HMI Specialist
Automation Controls Engineer - PLC & HMI Specialist

Material Handling Systems, Inc. • Atlanta (GA)

Hybrid
USD 70,000 - 90,000
Automation Engineer: MHE Controls & PLC Expert
Automation Engineer: MHE Controls & PLC Expert

Amazon • Perris (CA)

On-site
USD 90,000 - 113,000
Health benefits
401(k) matching
Parental leave
+1