Senior Industrial Automation Engineer

JLL is building a NEW maintenance team for a distribution center opening soon in Sun Prairie, WI!

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This team will have the opportunity to travel to our most sophisticated locations for training on equipment and procedures before the Sun Prairie facility opens.
- You pack your work ethic, and we'll cover the costs!

As Senior Automation Engineer, you will design, develop, and implement automation control systems for industrial processes and warehouse distribution equipment.
- This role requires expertise in engineering principles, programming, and control system technologies, with a focus on maximizing the reliability and performance of conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print-and-apply systems, and SCADA devices.

The Senior Automation Engineer will ensure all work aligns with company policies and procedures, with safety as the highest priority.

• Serve as site technical expert in automation control systems and lead the site’s automation engineering program.
• Set program goals, delegate work, and mentor Automation Engineers and Apprentices to meet client objectives and safety/technical requirements.
• Design, develop, implement, and optimize control systems and software; maintain and troubleshoot automation equipment, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks.
• Govern all automation documentation and change management processes for the site.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and support teams to optimize material handling systems and deliver projects.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and escalation support, including remote assistance, root cause analysis, and vendor coordination.
• Monitor system performance, drive continuous improvement projects, and communicate technical issues, timelines, and workarounds to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in related field, or hands-on experience equivalent to a 4-year degree.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and mentor less experienced automation engineers.
• Proficiency in CMMS use, troubleshooting, and working with multiple stakeholders to coordinate complex maintenance activities.
• Advanced verbal and written English skills with ability to interpret and communicate policies.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, automation engineering, or equivalent, OR 3+ years equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of PLC-controlled automation experience, including Ladder Logic and structured programming (Siemens, Allen-Bradley, or Codesys) and issue diagnosis in production environments.
• 2+ years with robotics work cells, control systems, electrical theory, controls components, and automated equipment.

- Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and build scalable automation solutions.