Senior Automation Engineer - On-site Florence, NJ (Sign-On)

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated; Roebling (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automation control systems for industrial processes and warehouse equipment. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and integration with conveyors, sortation, scanners, cameras, print-and-apply systems, and SCADA devices.

The candidate will lead the automation program on site, mentor engineers, and coordinate with operations and support teams to optimize material handling and project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, OR 3+ years professional experience.
• 5+ years of PLC-controlled automation experience, including Ladder Logic and structured programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys).
• 2+ years with robotics work cells, control systems, electrical theory, controls components, and automated equipment.
• Leadership experience in directing, training, and mentoring automation engineers.
• Proficiency in CMMS use, troubleshooting, and coordinating maintenance with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site technical expert in automation control systems and lead the site’s automation engineering program.
• Set program goals, delegate work, and mentor Automation Engineers and Apprentices to meet client objectives and safety/technical requirements.
• Design, develop, implement, and optimize control systems and software; maintain and troubleshoot automation equipment, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks.
• Govern all automation documentation and change management processes for the site.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and support teams to optimize material handling systems and deliver projects.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and escalation support, including remote assistance, root cause analysis, and vendor coordination.
• Monitor system performance, drive continuous improvement projects, and communicate technical issues, timelines, and workarounds to stakeholders.

Skills

PLC programming

Ladder logic

Robotics work cells

CMMS coordination

Leadership

Industrial networking

HMI/SCADA

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/EE/Automation or equivalent experience

Tools

RSLogix5000 Studio

FT View

SCADA software

Job description

Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated is seeking a Senior Automation Engineer to design, develop, and implement automation control systems for industrial processes and warehouse equipment. The role emphasizes reliability, safety, and integration with conveyors, sortation, scanners, cameras, print-and-apply systems, and SCADA devices.

The candidate will lead the automation program on site, mentor engineers, and coordinate with operations and support teams to optimize material handling and project