Senior Engineer – Warehouse Controls Engineer
Core
Maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving automated control systems (PLC, HMI, conveyors, sortation) within a warehouse or distribution environment to maximize uptime.
Role type
Senior Warehouse Controls Engineer
Builds
Automated material handling systems, sortation systems, and conveyor networks for distribution centers
Domain
Healthcare diagnostics manufacturing / Industrial automation
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
PLC programming and troubleshooting, HMI configuration, VFD control, industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Profibus), electrical systems and control panels, root cause analysis, preventive maintenance strategies, FAT/SAT testing, as-built documentation, system upgrades and commissioning
Preferred skills
Warehouse automation and material handling systems, WMS integration, ISO/FDA quality software engineering principles, C#/HTML/SQL programming, Lean/Six Sigma methodologies
Technologies
Allen-Bradley PLCs, EtherNet/IP, Profibus, C#, HTML, SQL
Responsibilities
Diagnose and resolve PLC/HMI/control system issues impacting warehouse operations; Develop and maintain accurate as-built documentation for PLC programs and network architecture; Create standardized troubleshooting guides and training materials; Identify and implement equipment upgrades and control logic enhancements; Execute preventive and predictive maintenance strategies for automation systems; Support commissioning of new equipment and validate system performance post-implementation
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
