Automation Engineer - MHE & PLC Systems | Weekly Pay

Cushman & Wakefield

Budd Lake (NJ)

On-site

USD 99,000 - 117,000

Full time

9 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay
Comprehensive benefits starting day 1
Training and career development

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Automation Engineer to support site maintenance and improve performance of material handling equipment control systems. You will work with conveyors, sortation, scanners, cameras, labeling systems, scales, and HMIs, implementing solutions for complex problems and leading project-related activities.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLC/PC controllers, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms, and industrial networks.

Qualifications

  • 3+ years programming HMIs, PLCs, and VFDs.
  • SCADA systems experience and KPIs.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings.
  • Experience supporting conveyors and sortation systems.
  • Familiarity with relays, motor starters, VFDs, and HMIs.

Responsibilities

  • Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
  • Provide guidance on maintaining material handling control systems and electrical distribution.
  • Troubleshoot and modify software for material handling control systems (PLC/PC, Rockwell).
  • Serve as escalation contact for equipment automation issues and coordinate with vendors.
  • Conduct control systems assessments to maximize equipment reliability.
  • Collaborate with Operations and vendors to plan new technology installations.
  • Communicate timelines and impacts to leadership and maintenance teams.

Skills

PLC programming
HMI/SCADA development
VFDs and motor control
Electrical drawings interpretation
Conveyor systems
Troubleshooting automation
Safety procedures
Project coordination

Education

Associate’s degree in Electronic Technology
Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

Rockwell Studio 5000
Ethernet/IP
ControlNet
DeviceNet
Profibus

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking an Automation Engineer to support site maintenance and improve performance of material handling equipment control systems. You will work with conveyors, sortation, scanners, cameras, labeling systems, scales, and HMIs, implementing solutions for complex problems and leading project-related activities.

The role requires hands-on experience with PLC/PC controllers, Rockwell/Allen-Bradley platforms, and industrial networks.

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