Senior Controls Engineer – Automated Distribution
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Senior Controls Engineer optimizing PLC, robotics, and warehouse systems for SanMar’s wholesale apparel distribution network. Leading automation projects, troubleshooting, and controls integration across high-volume facilities.
Responsibilities:
- Lead optimization, maintenance, and expansion of SanMar's automated wholesale distribution network
- Serve as the technical anchor for high-volume facilities and ensure Automated Material Handling Systems operate efficiently
- Collaborate on and validate hardware and software control architecture strategies
- Validate and provide input on electrical schematics and control-panel layouts
- Collaborate on writing and debugging PLC code, HMIs, and SCADA software
- Configure and optimize Allen-Bradley/Rockwell and Siemens PLCs and HMI/SCADA systems
- 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 WCS and WMS for seamless data flow
- Act as Tier-3 escalation point for complex electrical, mechanical, and network faults
- Partner with project management on automation capital projects from concept through commissioning
- Manage vendors, budgets, and factory acceptance testing for projects
- Guide and train multisite maintenance technicians and junior engineers
- Comply with company policies and perform other assigned duties
Requirements:
- 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
- At least 2 years dedicated to high-volume distribution centers, e-commerce fulfillment, or logistics hubs
- Advanced proficiency with Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000/Logix) or Siemens (TIA Portal)
- Advanced 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
- Domestic travel 50–60%
- 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
- Ability to work standard hours of 8:00–5:00 PST
- Participation in E-Verify
Benefits:
- Annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary
- Paid time off accrued bi-weekly based on hours worked, 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 match up to 4% of earnings, matched and vested every pay cycle
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pet insurance
- Remote work arrangement
- Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities
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