Automation Specialist

Zekelman Industries; United States; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities

401(k) with Company Match

Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Loyalty Awards

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is seeking an Engineer to optimize automated systems in manufacturing operations in the United States. This role is primarily remote with some travel, focusing on newly developed automated systems and supporting integration processes.

Candidates should have 3+ years of experience in automation or industrial control systems and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, and a 401(k) plan with company match.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in automation or industrial control systems.
• Experience with PLCs and industrial automation technologies preferred.
• Ability to maintain regular, full-time, predictable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to support automated systems controls.
• Document warehouse management system processes.
• Train onsite super users on troubleshooting automated system issues.

Skills

Automation

Troubleshooting

Process Optimization

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

PLCs

HMI Programming

SCADA Systems

Manufacturing Execution Systems

Warehouse Management Systems

Job description

About the Role

As an Engineer at Zekelman Industries, you will support and optimize automated systems within manufacturing operations, focusing initially on a newly developed automated warehouse system. The role involves supporting automation initiatives, troubleshooting system issues, and improving operational efficiencies across manufacturing and warehouse environments.

You will collaborate closely with Operations, IT, Information Security, and external vendors to document processes, support system integrations, and ensure reliable automated system performance. This position is 70% remote with approximately 30% travel.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support automated systems controls and standard operating procedures.
• Document warehouse management system processes and become a subject matter expert on automation integrations.
• Support integrations between warehouse management systems, packaging systems, manufacturing execution systems, and transportation management systems.
• Train and support onsite super users on troubleshooting and resolving automated system issues.
• Assist in developing monitoring dashboards to proactively identify and resolve system concerns.
• Coordinate and document integration activities, operating procedures, and issue resolution with internal and external vendors.
• Gather employee feedback regarding automation system functionality and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with Information Security teams to support OT security, disaster recovery, and business continuity best practices.
• Support change management processes including testing and approval activities for automation systems.
• Assist in commissioning, optimization, and testing of automated manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Support installation, maintenance, upgrades, and troubleshooting of hardware and software within automated environments.
• Contribute to automation strategies that align with organizational goals and operational objectives.
• Lead and promote healthy and safe work practices as required by regulatory agencies and company policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

• 3+ years of experience in automation, industrial control systems, MES, process design, or project management environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with PLCs, HMI programming, SCADA systems, Manufacturing Execution Systems, Warehouse Management Systems, or industrial automation technologies preferred.
• Basic understanding of automated systems design, maintenance, and instrumentation.
• Strong troubleshooting and process optimization skills.
• Ability to support installation, maintenance, and upgrades of automated manufacturing systems.
• Strong organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of OT security and automation best practices preferred.
• Ability to connect automation initiatives with organizational goals and operational improvements.
• Willingness to participate in on-call support schedules.
• Ability to travel approximately 30% as required.
• Ability to maintain regular, full-time, predictable attendance.

What You’ll Get

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we provide a tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, and employee loyalty awards.

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Plan & Profit-Sharing Opportunities
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Comprehensive Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Employee Loyalty Awards

Annual Compensation Range: $84,000 - $95,000

EEO Statement: M/F/D/V