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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in optimizing and maintaining automated material handling systems, with a strong focus on PLC programming, industrial controls engineering, and integration of hardware controls with warehouse management systems. Proven ability to lead technical support and training for maintenance technicians and engineers in high-volume distribution environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords
PLC ProgrammingAllen-Bradley Studio 5000Industrial Controls EngineeringAutomated Material Handling SystemsLean Manufacturing
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Hard Skills
PLC Code OptimizationHMI DevelopmentSCADA Software ConfigurationElectrical Schematics ValidationFactory Acceptance TestingAutomated Guided VehiclesSQL DatabasesPython ScriptingEtherNet/IPProfinet
Soft Skills
CollaborationTrainingProblem-SolvingVendor Management
Tools & Technologies
Warehouse Control SystemsWarehouse Management SystemsBarcode ScannersPrint-and-Apply Labeling SystemsAutomated Weight/Dimension Check Zones
Industry Keywords
High-Volume Distribution CentersE-Commerce FulfillmentLogistics HubsSix SigmaAutomation Capital Projects
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudPythonSQL
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead optimization, maintenance, and expansion of the automated wholesale distribution network
- Serve as technical anchor for high-volume facilities and ensure Automated Material Handling Systems operate efficiently
- Collaborate on and validate hardware/software control architecture strategies
- Validate and provide input on electrical schematics and control-panel layouts
- Write, debug, configure, and optimize PLC code, HMIs, and SCADA software
- Lead technical support, logic tuning, and deployment of conveyors, high-speed sorters, and ASRS
- Oversee Factory Acceptance Testing, system validation, and on-site startup troubleshooting
- Integrate hardware controls with Warehouse Control Systems and Warehouse Management Systems
- Act as Tier-3 escalation point for complex electrical, mechanical, and network faults
- Partner on automation capital projects from concept through commissioning, including vendor management and budget oversight
- Guide and train multisite maintenance technicians and junior engineers
- Comply with company policies and perform other assigned duties
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Automation, or a related technical field (equivalent hands-on experience will be considered)
- 4+ years of experience in industrial controls engineering, including at least 2 years in high-volume distribution centers, e-commerce fulfillment, or logistics hubs
- Advanced proficiency with Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000/Logix) or Siemens (TIA Portal)
- Proficiency with industrial networks including EtherNet/IP, Profinet, and Modbus
- Hands-on experience with barcode scanners, print-and-apply labeling systems, and automated weight/dimension check zones
- Experience with Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) or Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) is preferred
- Knowledge of SQL databases, Python, or scripting languages used to bridge PLC data to the cloud is preferred
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methodologies is preferred
- Willingness/ability to travel domestically 50–60%
- Ability to work standard hours of 8:00–5:00 PST
- Ability to perform required computer-based and occasional physical duties, with reasonable accommodations available
Benefits
Comp & perks- Annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary
- Paid time off accrued bi-weekly up to 112 hours per year to start
- 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