Automation Equipment Engineer
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Occupation
- Software & IT
- Location
- Carteret, NJ, US
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Apply by
- April 14, 2027
About this role
<h3>1. Equipment Operation & Maintenance</h3><ul>
<li>Perform routine inspection, preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of automated sortation systems, conveyor systems, barcode scanners, DWS systems, and other material handling equipment.</li>
<li>Monitor equipment performance and operating parameters to ensure system availability and operational efficiency (target uptime of 98% or higher).</li>
<li>Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment documentation.</li>
</ul><h3>2. Troubleshooting & Technical Support</h3><ul>
<li>Respond quickly to equipment failures, system alarms, downtime, and operational issues.</li>
<li>Diagnose electrical, mechanical, PLC, and control system failures and implement corrective actions to minimize production interruptions.</li>
<li>Establish rapid response procedures to reduce equipment downtime and improve maintenance efficiency.</li>
</ul><h3>3. Preventive Maintenance & Reliability Improvement</h3><ul>
<li>Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs for automation equipment.</li>
<li>Manage spare parts inventory and track component life cycles.</li>
<li>Monitor key maintenance KPIs, including MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), and continuously improve equipment reliability while reducing maintenance costs.</li>
</ul><h3>4. Equipment Installation & Continuous Improvement</h3><ul>
<li>Participate in the installation, commissioning, testing, and acceptance of new automation equipment.</li>
<li>Work closely with equipment vendors and engineering teams on system upgrades and process improvements.</li>
<li>Analyze equipment performance data and recommend energy-saving initiatives and operational optimization projects.</li>
</ul><h3>5. Documentation & Training</h3><ul>
<li>Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintenance documentation, and emergency response procedures.</li>
<li>Provide technical training and guidance to operations and maintenance personnel on the proper operation and maintenance of automation equipment.</li>
<li>Promote standardized maintenance practices and continuous improvement initiatives.</li>
</ul><h2>Requirements</h2><ul><li>Associate's degree or above in<strong>Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering</strong>, or a related technical field.</li></ul><ul>
<li>Experience maintaining automated material handling systems, conveyor systems, or warehouse automation equipment.</li>
<li>Familiarity with cross-belt sorters, DWS systems, AGVs, barcode scanners, and other logistics automation equipment.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of electrical systems, motor controls, sensors, drives, and industrial automation.</li>
<li>Experience with<strong>PLC programming and troubleshooting</strong>(Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, or similar platforms).</li>
<li>Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.</li>
<li>Proficiency with AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar engineering software.</li>
<li>Basic understanding of industrial networking and TCP/IP communication is preferred.</li>
<li><strong>Must be bilingual in Mandarin and English</strong></li>
</ul><h3>Experience & Certifications</h3><ul>
<li>Minimum<strong>3 years</strong>of experience maintaining automated logistics equipment, warehouse automation systems, or industrial automation equipment preferred.</li>
<li>
<strong>California Electrician Certification</strong>or equivalent electrical certification is preferred. Candidates without certification should be willing to obtain the required certification within a reasonable period after hire.</li>
<li>OSHA 10/30 certification is a plus.</li>
</ul><h2>Benefits</h2><ul><li>Base Salary: 60k-100k + bonus (Negotiable base on experience)</li></ul><ul>
<li>7 PTO days</li>
<li>5 Paid Sick Leave Days</li>
<li>6 Paid Holidays</li>
<li>401K</li>
<li>Medical insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, STD/LTD</li>
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