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Automation Equipment Engineer

Location
Carteret, New Jersey, United States
Work mode
On-site
Employment type
Full-time

About the job

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.

  • 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.

• Respond quickly to equipment failures, system alarms, downtime, and operational issues.

  • 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.

• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs for automation equipment.

  • 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.

• Participate in the installation, commissioning, testing, and acceptance of new automation equipment.

  • 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.

• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs), maintenance documentation, and emergency response procedures.

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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
  • 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

From SwiftX Inc.'s careers page (Workable), checked 29 Oct 2026.

How to apply

  1. Select Apply on swiftx-express.com. It opens SwiftX Inc.'s own application form in a new tab, run on Workable.
  2. Fill in the form and upload your résumé there. Jobiwork never sees your application.
  3. SwiftX Inc. will reply to you directly. No real employer asks you for money to apply.

Posted 28 Sept 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job

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