Automation Engineer

Job Title: Automation Engineer (Entry Level) - Mandarin Required

Salary: 60k-75k

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

Role Objectives – What we want you to do

Execute the installation and implementation of automated warehouse equipment according to company strategy and U.S. policies and regulations. Establish a comprehensive system for the inspection, maintenance, servicing, and repair of production equipment to ensure the smooth operation of automated systems. Minimize downtime and repair costs when equipment failures occur to support seamless production operations.

Job Responsibilities – What you will be doing

• Design and develop annual maintenance plans and regional budgets for automated equipment. Communicate closely with government agencies, property owners, equipment suppliers, and service providers to ensure alignment with company policies and legal requirements, and provide necessary operational support and services.
• Execute the annual maintenance plan, establish equipment records, review maintenance logs quarterly, and share updates with the operations team. Submit automated equipment performance reports, including operational reports, exception reports, maintenance logs, service level updates, and improvement suggestions.
• Regularly review the performance and recurring faults of automated equipment to develop preventive maintenance strategies and system upgrade plans. Use these insights to build an autonomous equipment management system.
• Collaborate with the operations team to analyze the nature and types of historical failures and develop improvement strategies for distribution center equipment and facilities. Establish clear work standards for outsourced maintenance and repairs, ensuring effective quality supervision and cost control.
• Develop and refine operational guidelines, management rules, and safety standards for the automated equipment maintenance team, ensuring proper implementation and supervision.
• Conduct training for equipment users on proper operation and handling of equipment (outsourced providers or manufacturers may assist for specific equipment). Guide operators on basic tasks such as cleaning, inspections, and lubrication. Ensure accurate recording of accumulated operating time, prompt identification, and reporting of anomalies.
• Cultivate engineering personnel skilled in operating and maintaining warehouse automation equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Internship or hands-on experience with warehouse automation systems, material handling equipment, or industrial maintenance.
• Experience reading mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, or equipment technical manuals.
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices.
• Experience collaborating with equipment manufacturers, system integrators, or third-party maintenance providers.
• Interest in warehouse automation technologies, continuous improvement, and equipment reliability optimization.

What We Offer

• Open to H1B Sponsorship after probation period
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Relocation Allowance
• Paid Time Off
• Professional Development Opportunities