Automation Equipment Engineer

1. Equipment Operation & Maintenance

• Perform routine inspection, preventive maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of automated sortation systems, conveyor systems, barcode scanners, DWS systems, and other material handling equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and operating parameters to ensure system availability and operational efficiency (target uptime of 98% or higher).
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and equipment documentation.

2. Troubleshooting & Technical Support

• Respond quickly to equipment failures, system alarms, downtime, and operational issues.
• Diagnose electrical, mechanical, PLC, and control system failures and implement corrective actions to minimize production interruptions.
• Establish rapid response procedures to reduce equipment downtime and improve maintenance efficiency.

3. Preventive Maintenance & Reliability Improvement

• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs for automation equipment.
• Manage spare parts inventory and track component life cycles.
• Monitor key maintenance KPIs, including MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures), and continuously improve equipment reliability while reducing maintenance costs.

4. Equipment Installation & Continuous Improvement

• Participate in the installation, commissioning, testing, and acceptance of new automation equipment.
• Work closely with equipment vendors and engineering teams on system upgrades and process improvements.
• Analyze equipment performance data and recommend energy-saving initiatives and operational optimization projects.

5. Documentation & Training

• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintenance documentation, and emergency response procedures.
• Provide technical training and guidance to operations and maintenance personnel on the proper operation and maintenance of automation equipment.
• Promote standardized maintenance practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Experience maintaining automated material handling systems, conveyor systems, or warehouse automation equipment.
• Familiarity with cross-belt sorters, DWS systems, AGVs, barcode scanners, and other logistics automation equipment.
• Strong knowledge of electrical systems, motor controls, sensors, drives, and industrial automation.
• Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Siemens, Mitsubishi, Allen-Bradley, or similar platforms).
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, EPLAN, or similar engineering software.
• Basic understanding of industrial networking and TCP/IP communication is preferred.
• Must be bilingual in Mandarin and English

Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience maintaining automated logistics equipment, warehouse automation systems, or industrial automation equipment preferred.
• California Electrician Certification or equivalent electrical certification is preferred. Candidates without certification should be willing to obtain the required certification within a reasonable period after hire.
• OSHA 10/30 certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Base Salary: 60k-100k + bonus （Negotiable base on experience）

• 7 PTO days
• 5 Paid Sick Leave Days
• 6 Paid Holidays
• 401K
• Medical insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, STD/LTD