Lead Automation Engineer - Warehouse & SCADA

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Hudson (WI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with matching company

Medical, Dental & Vision Care

Paid parental leave

Early wage access via Daily Pay

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to troubleshoot and implement automation control systems for warehouse and industrial processes. The role focuses on conveyors, sortation, scanners, cameras, print-and-apply systems, and SCADA devices.

You will design, develop, and optimize control systems, support remote facilities, and lead continuous improvement projects. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or knowledge equivalent to a 4-year degree.
• Leadership and mentoring of automation engineers.
• CMMS proficiency and coordinating maintenance activities.
• Strong English communication and policy interpretation.
• Problem solving, adaptability and continuous improvement mindset.
• Shift flexibility including nights and weekends.
• Willingness to travel up to 50%.
• PLC/HMI/SCADA experience with KPIs and automation projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical expert in automation control systems and support remote facilities during downtime.
• Design, develop, implement, and optimize control systems; maintain PLC/PC controllers and networks.
• Follow documentation and Automation Change Management procedures.
• Partner with operations and engineering teams to optimize MHE systems and deliver projects.
• Monitor MHE metrics, analyze issues, and lead troubleshooting locally and remotely.
• Perform root cause analysis and drive continuous process improvements.
• Communicate timelines and workarounds to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

CMMS proficiency

English proficiency

Problem solving

Shift flexibility

Travel

Remote support

PLC programming

HMI design

SCADA

KPIs

Motor controls

Industrial electrical

RSLogix5000

Ignition

Controls software

Reading drawings

Field service

Conveyors

ASRS

Robotics

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

RSLogix5000 Studio

Ignition

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer to troubleshoot and implement automation control systems for warehouse and industrial processes. The role focuses on conveyors, sortation, scanners, cameras, print-and-apply systems, and SCADA devices.

You will design, develop, and optimize control systems, support remote facilities, and lead continuous improvement projects. Travel up to 50% is required.