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Automation Engineering Technician

Automation Engineering Technician

CompanyJones Lang LaSalle (JLL)
LocationHouston, TX, USA
Salary$Not Provided – $Not Provided
TypeFull-Time
Degrees
Experience LevelMid Level, Senior

Requirements

  • Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
  • Work various shifts as assigned, including the possibility of nights
  • Experience with PLC-controlled automation and issue diagnosis in a continuous process or production environment.
  • Experience with robotics work cells and its control systems
  • Experience with Ladder Logic and structure programming from Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys PLCs
  • Experience acting in a team lead capacity that supports, trains, and mentors less experienced automation engineering professionals
  • Advanced proficiency in verbal and written English
  • Experience with electrical theory, robotics, controls components, automated equipment
  • Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures and relate them to others.
  • Experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Willingness to learn and grow within RME Problem-solving mindset for debugging systems.
  • Adaptability and continuous learning to keep up with industry trends
  • Experience working with multiple stakeholders (Operations, Safety, etc.) to coordinate complex maintenance activities

Responsibilities

  • Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures
  • Maintain material handling control systems, industrial, motor control systems, servo and frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems
  • Monitor Material Handling Equipment (MHE) metrics and partner with Automation Engineers and Maintenance Technicians to resolve equipment problems that create performance deficiencies
  • Improve material handling system reliability through preventive maintenance tasks completion and identification and execution of corrective repairs
  • Perform basic data analytics to support system/equipment deep dives and improvements
  • Escalate/Engage network support resources for guidance and assistance to restore equipment back to operational mode with minimal downtime impact for Operations
  • Communicate technical issues to RME and Operations Leadership
  • Travel up to 20% at a minimum.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, programming, and designing HMI and control network components
  • 2+ years of experience identifying, maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components
  • 2+ years of experience of industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems
  • 2+ years of experience interpreting, modifying, and developing mechanical and electrical drawings
  • 2+ years of experience identifying, maintaining, and utilizing SCADA systems and KPIs
  • 2+ years of experience with programming software such as RSLogix5000 studio, FT View, and other controls software platforms
  • 2+ years of experience in controls design or programming experience
  • Systems integration experience
  • 2+ years of field service engineering experience systems trainer or training experience
  • 2+ years of experience supporting a wide range of different conveyors and sortation systems Excellent written, verbal and customer service skills
  • Proven history of remote technical support
  • Experience driving continuous improvement or programmatic solutions in relation to automated equipment.
  • Experience with advanced automation controls systems Experience with industrial robotics
  • Experience with Automated Storage & Retrieval Systems (ASRS) systems