Senior Controls Engineer – Automated Distribution

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee the optimization, upkeep, and growth of the automated wholesale distribution network.

• Act as the technical lead for high-volume facilities, ensuring the efficient operation of Automated Material Handling Systems.

• Collaborate on and validate strategies for hardware and software control architecture.

• Review and provide feedback on electrical schematics and control-panel designs.

• Develop, debug, configure, and enhance PLC code, HMIs, and SCADA software.

• Lead technical support, logic tuning, and deployment of conveyors, high-speed sorters, and ASRS.

• Supervise Factory Acceptance Testing, system validation, and on-site troubleshooting during startup.

• Integrate hardware controls with Warehouse Control Systems and Warehouse Management Systems.

• Serve as the Tier-3 escalation point for complex electrical, mechanical, and network issues.

• Collaborate on automation capital projects from initial concept to commissioning, including vendor management and budget oversight.

• Mentor and train maintenance technicians and junior engineers across multiple sites.

• Adhere to company policies and undertake other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or a related technical field (equivalent hands-on experience will be considered).

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in industrial controls engineering, with at least 2 years in high-volume distribution centers, e-commerce fulfillment, or logistics hubs.

• Advanced expertise with Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000/Logix) or Siemens (TIA Portal).

• Proficient in industrial networks such as EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus.

• Practical experience with barcode scanners, print-and-apply labeling systems, and automated weight/dimension check zones.

• Preferred experience with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) or Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs).

• Familiarity with SQL databases, Python, or scripting languages used to connect PLC data to the cloud is preferred.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.

• Willingness and ability to travel domestically 50–60% of the time.

• Ability to work standard hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PST.

• Capable of performing necessary computer-based and occasional physical tasks, with reasonable accommodations available.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus of up to 10% of base salary.

• Paid time off accrued bi-weekly, starting at up to 112 hours per year.

• 8 paid holidays.

• 1 paid family day off.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• 401k plan with $1-for-$1 matching up to 4% of earnings, matched and vested every pay cycle.

• Life insurance.

• Short/long-term disability coverage.

• Paid maternity/paternity leave.

• Pet insurance.

• Remote work arrangement.