Senior Controls Engineer (Automated Distribution)
Required skills
- PLC
- Programmable Logic Controller
- HMI
- Human-Machine Interface
- SCADA
- Allen-Bradley
- Rockwell
- Siemens
- Studio 5000
- Logix
Nice to have
- AGV
- Automated Guided Vehicles
- AMR
- Autonomous Mobile Robots
- SQL databases
- Python
Role summary
The Senior Controls Engineer is responsible for optimizing, maintaining, and expanding automated distribution networks. This technical role focuses on ensuring Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) operate efficiently by supporting design, programming, and troubleshooting of PLCs, industrial networks, and robotic sorting systems. The engineer will bridge operational technology (OT) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS), collaborate on control strategies, and lead technical support for automation equipment. Key responsibilities include PLC/HMI/SCADA development, system integration, acting as a Tier-3 escalation point, and partnering on capital projects. A Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required, along with 4+ years in industrial controls engineering, including 2 years in high-volume distribution centers.
What's the Short Version?
The Senior Controls Engineer leads the optimization, maintenance, and expansion of our automated wholesale distribution network. They are the technical anchor for our high-volume facilities, ensuring our Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS) operates at peak efficiency. They support and contribute to design, programming, and perform troubleshooting measures for PLCs, industrial networks, and robotic sorting systems while bridging the gap between our operational technology (OT) and Warehouse Management Systems (WMS).
What Will You Be Doing?
What Are We Looking For?
What's Our Offer?
Salary Range: You`ll earn between $120,000 - $170,000 annually, depending on experience.
Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.
Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
Additional Benefits:
What Should You Expect?
Remote: Our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. Periodic travel may be required. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and participating in virtual and in-person meetings. Frequent use of hands for keyboarding and standard office equipment is required. Occasional standing, walking, and reaching may be needed to attend meetings or collaborate in an office setting. The role requires the ability to perform close visual work on a computer for extended periods. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10–15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
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