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 SanMar's automated wholesale distribution network.

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

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

• Validate and provide insights on electrical schematics and control-panel designs.

• Work together on writing and debugging PLC code, HMIs, and SCADA software.

• Configure and enhance Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems.

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

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

• Integrate hardware controls with WCS and WMS to ensure seamless data transfer.

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

• Collaborate with project management on automation capital projects from inception to commissioning.

• Manage vendors, budgets, and factory acceptance testing for various projects.

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

• Adhere to company policies and undertake other assigned responsibilities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or a related technical discipline; equivalent hands-on experience will also be accepted.

• 4+ years of experience in industrial controls engineering.

• At least 2 years focused on high-volume distribution centers, e-commerce fulfillment, or logistics hubs.

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

• Advanced knowledge of industrial networks including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus.

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

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

• Experience with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) or Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) is preferred.

• 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 preferred.

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

• Participation in E-Verify is required.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Paid time off accrued bi-weekly based on hours worked, starting with up to 112 hours per year.

• 8 paid holidays.

• 1 paid family day off.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.

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

• Life insurance coverage.

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.

• Paid maternity/paternity leave.

• Pet insurance options.

• Remote work arrangements available.

• Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.