Automation Equipment Engineer

SwiftX; Carteret (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K

Medical insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

SwiftX in Carteret, NJ is seeking an Equipment Operation & Maintenance specialist to support automated sortation and material handling systems. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose electrical and control system issues, and implement reliable fixes to minimize downtime.

The role requires 3+ years working with warehouse automation, strong PLC skills, and bilingual Mandarin and English capabilities to collaborate with diverse teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or above in Electrical, Mechanical, Automation, Industrial, or Logistics Engineering.
• Minimum 3 years of experience maintaining automated logistics equipment.
• Experience with cross-belt sorters, DWS systems, AGVs, barcode scanners.
• Must be bilingual in Mandarin and English.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspection, preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of automated sortation systems, conveyor systems, barcode scanners, DWS systems, and other material handling equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and operating parameters to ensure system availability and operational efficiency (target uptime of 98% or higher).
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment documentation.
• Participate in installation, commissioning, testing, and acceptance of new automation equipment.
• Develop SOPs and provide training to operations and maintenance staff.

Skills

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Industrial networking TCP/IP

Bilingual Mandarin & English

Education

Associate's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

EPLAN

Job description

1. Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Perform routine inspection, preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of automated sortation systems, conveyor systems, barcode scanners, DWS systems, and other material handling equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and operating parameters to ensure system availability and operational efficiency (target uptime of 98% or higher).
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment documentation.

2. Troubleshooting & Technical Support

• Respond quickly to equipment failures, system alarms, downtime, and operational issues.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, PLC, and control system failures and implement corrective actions to minimize production interruptions.
• Establish rapid response procedures to reduce equipment downtime and improve maintenance efficiency.

3. Preventive Maintenance & Reliability Improvement

• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs for automation equipment.
• Manage spare parts inventory and track component life cycles.
• Monitor key maintenance KPIs, including MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), and continuously improve equipment reliability while reducing maintenance costs.

4. Equipment Installation & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in the installation, commissioning, testing, and acceptance of new automation equipment.
• Work closely with equipment vendors and engineering teams on system upgrades and process improvements.
• Analyze equipment performance data and recommend energy-saving initiatives and operational optimization projects.

5. Documentation & Training

• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintenance documentation, and emergency response procedures.
• Provide technical training and guidance to operations and maintenance personnel on the proper operation and maintenance of automation equipment.
• Promote standardized maintenance practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Associate's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Experience maintaining automated material handling systems, conveyor systems, or warehouse automation equipment.
• Familiarity with cross-belt sorters, DWS systems, AGVs, barcode scanners, and other logistics automation equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, motor controls, sensors, drives, and industrial automation.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, or similar platforms).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar engineering software.
• Basic understanding of industrial networking and TCP/IP communication is preferred.
• Must be bilingual in Mandarin and English

Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience maintaining automated logistics equipment, warehouse automation systems, or industrial automation equipment preferred.
• California Electrician Certification or equivalent electrical certification is preferred. Candidates without certification should be willing to obtain the required certification within a reasonable period after hire.
• OSHA 10/30 certification is a plus.

• Base Salary: 60k-100k + bonus （Negotiable base on experience）

• 7 PTO days
• 5 Paid Sick Leave Days
• 6 Paid Holidays
• 401K
• Medical insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, STD/LTD