Platform Engineer I (Weekend Shift)

MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Milwaukee Tool is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented analyst to support automation systems that drive product movement through our distribution center. This weekend shift role (Friday–Sunday) focuses on maintaining equipment reliability and operational performance across conveyors, sortation, scanners, and AS/RS systems.

You will work closely with senior analysts and DC leadership to support day-to-day operations, gather data, document findings, and help identify root causes while learning and

Qualifications

• Experience with warehouse control and warehouse management systems.
• Exposure to material handling/conveyor and sortation technologies.
• Ability to troubleshoot and learn from senior team members.
• Good documentation habits for tickets, tasks and project activity.

Responsibilities

• Support automation systems to drive product movement in the distribution center.
• Maintain equipment reliability and operational performance of conveyors, scanners, cameras, and other systems.
• Collect data, document findings and help identify root causes of issues.
• Prepare site/field reports daily with progress, issues and next steps.
• Assist with testing and emulation activities and PLC code reviews under guidance.

Skills

WCS systems

WMS integration

PLC knowledge

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Fortna

Dematic

Körber

HighJump

Diagnostic software

Job description

Job Description: *Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.; Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Weekend Shift role( Friday-Sunday)

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 technologies.
• Strong team player, able to work effectively with a diverse group of individuals across departments.
• Solid problem identification and troubleshooting skills, with a willingness to escalat er and learn from more experienced team members.
• Good documentation habits for support tickets, tasks, and project activity.
• Ability to learn new business processes quickly and understand how technology supports day-to-day DC operations.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, sometimes stressful environment.
• Support failure analysis and incident review processes by gathering data, documenting findings, and helping identify root causes.
• Use diagnostic software to monitor system performance; help collect and organize data to identify trends.
• Working knowledge of material handling and electronic systems to support system utilization.
• Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems; exposure to platforms such as Fortna, Dematic, Körber, or HighJump is a plus.
• Maintains and tracks issues list, reporting to Supervisor / Manager as required.
• Assists with PLC code reviews under guidance of senior staff.
• Supports in-house testing and emulation activities.
• Provides site/field reports daily, including progress, issues, and next steps, as requested.

Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

Milwaukee Tool is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety.

Milwaukee® is known for their world-leading M12™, M18™, and MX FUEL™ cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT™ Modular Storage Products.

The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions.

Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. (TTI) (HKEx stock code: 669, ADR symbol: TTNDY).

For more information on the full line of Milwaukee® products, please call 1-800-SAWDUST or visit Milwaukee Tool.