# Automation Equipment Engineer

> SwiftX Inc. · Ontario, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-27

**Salary:** USD 55,000–80,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** LAX

## Description

### 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: 55k-80k + bonus (Negotiable base on experienc)

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

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