Controls Engineer

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Position Purpose:

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the of control systems for our advanced warehouse conveyor systems. The Controls Engineer collaborates with crossfunctional departments to optimize operational efficiency reliability and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation control systems and project management within a warehouse or logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• 50 Design and Implementation Lead or assist in control systems design projects ensuring they are completed on time within budget and according to specifications and safety regulations.

• 30 Collaboration Collaborates and works closely with other departments including operations maintenance and IT to ensure seamless project and adherence to timelines and budgets.

• 20 Coding of Control Systems Coding of control systems for conveyor and other automation solutions to improve efficiency and performance. Also conducts feasibility studies and cost analysis for potential projects.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This Position typically reports to Director Controls Engineering

• This Position has 0 direct reports.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel more than 50 of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight 820 pounds).

Working Conditions:

• Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust fumes or odors temperature extremes loud noise strong drafts or bright lights.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.

• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

• Ability to work overnight shift and/or weekends on occasion.

• Bachelors degree in electrical engineering mechanical engineering or a related field; masters degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with crossfunctional teams

• Demonstrated project management skills

• Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easytounderstand terms to diverse audiences

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• 4 years of experience in controls engineering with a focus on automation and conveyor systems.

• Indepth knowledge of PLCs SCADA systems and other control technologies.

• Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations (e.g. OSHA. ISO).

• Excellent analytical problemsolving and communication skills.

• Proven technical experience with implementation of conveyor systems and/or experience in replacing legacy conveyor systems with new control systems in a largescale retail distribution or enterprise environment.

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelors degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

• The knowledge skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a masters degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 2

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• 4

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• No previous leadership experience

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• No previous leadership experience

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Action Oriented

• Tech Savvy

• Collaborates

• Cultivates Innovation

• Manages Complexity

• Optimizes Work Processes

• Balances Stakeholders

• Drives Results

• Process Improvement: Uses Six Sigma or other process improvement methodology to develop and execute efficient and costeffective solutions to align with the business objectives within the Supply Chain organization.

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