Senior Controls Engineer

Pay Rate Range: $58.00 - $67.50 per hour, depending on experience

Responsibilities:

• Own the design and development of industrial controls design for complex material handling systems considering human/equipment interactions for the Company Logistics North America network
• Act as the interface between the MHE vendors and internal engineering design teams during the electrical and controls design of the complex material handling systems to ensure vendor compliance with Company controls specifications, NEC, NFPA 70, and other applicable codes
• Simultaneously manage multiple high-visibility projects and tasks while effectively influencing, negotiating, and communicating with internal and external business partners, contractors and vendors
• Conduct post mortem on designs after implementation in partnering with Safety, Maintenance, and Operations
• Review new, advanced technology being introduced into the MHE systems with a focus on the electrical and controls interfacing requirements
• Evaluate pricing of project proposals, change orders, and other quotes as they related to the electrical and controls scope
• Use of AutoCAD, AutoCAD electrical, and/or Eplan for review of electrical schematics and layouts
• Review and update of Company specifications to maintain the optimal technology in controls for Company Logistics
• Understand material handling control systems, including relay logic, Allen Bradley PLCs, IPCs and industrial networks such as Ethernet, motor control systems and electrical distribution systems
• Develop, document and update design standards in conjunction with worldwide design teams, with emphasis on the electrical and controls design standards
• Experience with technical solutions that encompass advanced technology applications, conveyor hardware selection, material handling integration, and vendor commissioning content and expectations

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other related Engineering
• 5 years of experience in Electrical/Control systems in a PLC based controls design (Allen bradley preferred), development, implementation in a fast-paced industrial, logistics, production, or manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of experience directly managing and responsible for multiple large projects

• Master's degree in Electrical or Controls Systems Engineering, or a related STEM field
• Operations Management/Distribution Center experience
• Experience in technical leadership for large-scale industrial engineering projects or programs
• Knowledge to communicate to vendors and make decisions using industry standard knowledge (Controls theory, mechanical/electrical systems, and passive infrastructure).
• Knowledge of codesys, IPC technologies and Ethernet networks
• Experience with complex automated material handling equipment, packaging technologies, and systems and high-speed manufacturing
• Experience to build relationships with business partners and key stakeholders and the experience to work in a cross-functional organization
• Written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Analytical and project management skills
• PLC code development and software deployment experience
• Knowledge to work independently in a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Knowledge with Functional Safety standards (IEC 62061, ISO 13849, or IEC 61508)
• Knowledge with Microsoft Office products: Excel, Project and Outlook

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