Automation Engineer – MHE & PLC Controls

Cushman & Wakefield

Salinas (CA)

On-site

USD 113,526 - 133,560

Full time

14 days+
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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,

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