Automation Engineer Cranbury, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

Controls Systems Engineer / Automation Engineer
Cranbury, NJ

Compensation: $46+ per hour

What we offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Company-paid life insurance and disability benefits
• 401(k) company matching
• Paid time off, holidays, paid parental leave
• Pet insurance options
• Mid Shift 4:30 pm-4:30 am/ work 3 1/2 days per week

As a Controls Systems Engineer (Automation Engineer), you'll provide expert-level support for automated material handling equipment (MHE) in a high-volume fulfillment environment. Focus on troubleshooting, programming, and optimizing controls systems to maximize reliability, uptime, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Troubleshoot and modify PLC/PC programs (Allen-Bradley ControlLogix/CompactLogix, RSLogix 5000) for conveyors, sortation, scanners, cameras, print-and-apply, and SCADA systems.
• Serve as first-level escalation for on-site and remote controls support, including after-hours emergencies.
• Inspect systems, ensure compliance with design specs, codes, and safety regulations.
• Oversee contractor work, manage scopes, scheduling, and inspections for upgrades and maintenance.
• Engineer reliability improvements from concept to implementation.
• Monitor industrial networks (Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, etc.), servo drives, VFDs, and electrical systems.
• Analyze metrics, resolve performance issues, and partner with site teams on failures and process enhancements.
• Communicate technical details, timelines, and impacts clearly with leadership, operations, and maintenance.
• Build strong relationships with the client and operations teams.

Requirements:

• Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree preferred (or equivalent experience/education) ; 2-5 years relevant controls/automation experience.
• 2+ years with PLC programming, robotics components/controls, and SCADA systems.
• Experience in at least two full engineering design cycles (spec, selection, programming).
• Strong problem-solving; physical ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb, stoop, etc.
• Effective communication for complex technical and stakeholder interactions.

Preferred:

• 2+ years apprenticeship or controls troubleshooting/programming.
• Experience with diverse conveyors/sortation and robotic maintenance.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills; strong organizational and math abilities.

We invest in your growth through on-the-job learning, coaching, and training—positioning you for advancement after just six months of success.

Apply Today.