Lead Industrial Automation Engineer – SCADA & MHE

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Roebling (NJ); On-site; USD 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer in New Jersey to design, implement, and optimize automation control systems for industrial processes and warehouse equipment. You will mentor apprentices, lead system integrations, and coordinate with operations and support teams.

The role requires PLC/PC control expertise, SCADA knowledge, and strong troubleshooting skills, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement across conveyors, sortation, and MHE systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or knowledge equivalent to a 4-year degree.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and mentor less experienced automation engineers.
• Proficiency in CMMS use, troubleshooting, and coordinating maintenance with multiple stakeholders.
• Advanced verbal and written English skills with ability to interpret and communicate policies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site technical expert in automation control systems and mentor Apprentices to meet safety and technical standards.
• Design, develop, implement, and optimize control systems and software; maintain and troubleshoot equipment including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks.
• Adhere to strict documentation and Automation Change Management procedures.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and support teams to optimize MHE systems and deliver projects.
• Monitor MHE metrics, analyze performance issues, and lead troubleshooting efforts locally and remotely.
• Conduct root cause analysis, implement process improvements, and drive continuous improvement projects for performance and cost savings.
• Communicate technical issues, timelines, and operational workarounds to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI design

SCADA systems

Industrial networking

CMMS usage

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Mentoring

English proficiency

Education

4-year degree

Tools

RSLogix5000 Studio

FT View

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking an experienced Automation Engineer in New Jersey to design, implement, and optimize automation control systems for industrial processes and warehouse equipment. You will mentor apprentices, lead system integrations, and coordinate with operations and support teams.

The role requires PLC/PC control expertise, SCADA knowledge, and strong troubleshooting skills, with a focus on safety and continuous improvement across conveyors, sortation, and MHE systems.