The Maintenance Excellence Engineer – Automation & Robotics serves as a technical leader responsible for driving the reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of highly automated warehouse systems, including sorters, conveyors, AMR/ACR robotic fleets, and PLC-controlled equipment. This role provides advanced troubleshooting expertise, leads root cause analysis, mentors junior engineers/technicians, and partners with cross-functional teams to ensure maximum system uptime and operational excellence. echnical Leadership & Advanced Maintenance Lead complex troubleshooting, diagnostics, and corrective maintenance on automation systems including conveyors, sorters, ASRS, AMR/ACR robots, and associated control systems. Serve as the subject-matter expert for PLC logic, controls architecture, and industrial networks. Perform advanced PLC programming, logic modifications, and system optimization to improve throughput, reliability, and system stability. Conduct in-depth root cause investigations and develop permanent corrective actions for chronic equipment failures. Supporting automation integration and growth of multiple sites in North America. Continuous Improvement & System Reliability Lead reliability improvement initiatives, downtime reduction plans, and predictive maintenance strategies. Drive process improvements in coordination with Engineering, Operations, and OEM vendors to enhance equipment performance and operational efficiency. Analyse equipment performance data to identify trends, failure patterns, and optimization opportunities. Safety & Compliance Ensure all maintenance work complies with safety regulations, lockout/tagout requirements, and quality standards. Lead safety audits, equipment risk assessments, and implementation of protective system improvements (interlocks, sensors, E-stops, etc.). BASIC QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering, or a related discipline. 7+ years of experience in automation, robotics maintenance, or industrial controls in a warehouse, logistics, or manufacturing environment. Knowledge of PLC systems (Siemens, Allen Bradley, Mitsubishi) and industrial communication networks. Strong understanding of robotics technology (AMR/ACR), conveyor systems, sorters, and warehouse automation equipment. Advanced PLC programming experience including function blocks, ladder logic, and structured text. Experience with SCADA, HMI development, and network infrastructure (EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus, Profibus etc.). Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic capability. Experience with predictive maintenance technologies Proven success leading cross-functional improvement projects. Excellent communication, prioritization, and leadership skills. WORK ENVIRONMENT Fast-paced automated warehouse or industrial environment. May require shift flexibility, on-call support, and response to critical system failures during non-standard hours. Frequent interaction with robotics fleets, conveyors, high-speed automation, and control panels. #J-18808-Ljbffr