Platform Engineer I

Milwaukee-Tool; Olive Branch (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Generous 401(k) savings plan

Education assistance

On-site wellness, fitness center, food

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a motivated analyst to support automation systems that drive product movement in our distribution center in Olive Branch, MS. This role collaborates closely with DC leadership to maintain equipment reliability and optimize conveyors, sortation, scanners, and ASRS.

You will analyze failures, document findings, and assist with root-cause investigations while learning from senior staff.

Qualifications

• Strong team player with ability to work across departments.
• Solid problem identification and troubleshooting skills.
• Good documentation habits for support tickets, tasks, and project activity.
• Able to learn new business processes quickly and understand how technology supports DC operations.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Support automation systems in the distribution center to maintain equipment reliability and operational performance.
• Assist with failure analysis and incident reviews by gathering data and documenting findings.
• Use diagnostic software to monitor system performance and organize data to identify trends.
• Provide site/field reports daily, including progress, issues, and next steps.
• Assist with PLC code reviews under guidance of senior staff.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Root cause analysis

Tools

Diagnostic software

Fortna WMS

Dematic WMS

Körber WMS

HighJump WMS

PLC review

Job description

Job Description:*Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.WE CREATE EMPOWERED LEADERS! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success - so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to provide technical solutions on our IT Team.We're looking for a motivated, detail-oriented analyst to support the automation systems that drive product movement through our distribution center. This role will support DC production from a technology perspective, helping maintain equipment reliability and operational performance for systems such as conveyors, messaging, conveyor controls, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, ASRS, and material handling robots. This role will work closely with senior analysts and DC leadership to support day-to-day operations and ongoing projects.Experience with WCS systems, Warehouse Management System integration, and material handling/conveyor and sortation technologiesStrong team player, able to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals across departmentsSolid problem identification and troubleshooting skills, with a willingness to escalate and learn from more experienced team membersGood documentation habits for support tickets, tasks, and project activityAbility to learn new business processes quickly and understand how technology supports day-to-day DC operationsComfortable working in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environmentSupport failure analysis and incident review processes by gathering data, documenting findings, and helping identify root causesUse diagnostic software to monitor system performance; help collect and organize data to identify trendsWorking knowledge of material handling and electronic systems to support system utilizationKnowledge of Warehouse Management Systems; exposure to platforms such as Fortna, Dematic, Körber, or HighJump is a plusMaintains and tracks issues list, reporting to Supervisor / Manager as requiredAssists with PLC code reviews under guidance of senior staffSupports in-house testing and emulation activitiesProvides site/field reports daily, including progress, issues, and next steps, as requestedWe provide these great perks and benefits:Robust health, dental and vision insurance plansGenerous 401 (K) savings planEducation assistanceOn-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee serviceAnd many more, check out our benefits site HERE .Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.