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We are seeking a skilled and motivated Controls Engineer III to join a dynamic engineering team focused on material handling, automation, and sortation systems. The CE3 is a mid-to-senior level controls engineer responsible for hands-on PLC programming, on-site commissioning, and the technical execution of complex automation projects in distribution and parcel-sortation environments.
This role is ideal for an experienced controls engineering professional who is ready to take on greater project ownership, technical responsibility, and leadership — and who thrives in a fast-paced, field-oriented environment where no two project sites are exactly alike.
Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs for automated material handling and sortation systems
Execute controls engineering tasks across the full project lifecycle, from initial design through field commissioning and system startup
Collaborate with project leads and Controls Project Engineers on technical deliverables and project execution strategies
Perform on-site commissioning, testing, debugging, and system startup activities in live operational environments
Interpret and work with electrical schematics, control panel drawings, and I/O documentation
Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure integrated system performance and cohesive project delivery
Support client interactions on-site during installation and startup phases with professionalism and technical clarity
Identify and resolve controls-related issues during project execution, applying structured troubleshooting methodologies
Mentor and support junior controls engineers as needed, contributing to a culture of knowledge-sharing and technical development
Solid, hands-on experience in controls engineering within automation, material handling, conveyor, sortation, or distribution environments
Proficiency in PLC programming; Allen-Bradley / Rockwell Automation Studio 5000 experience strongly preferred
Experience with HMI development and system integration
Ability to read, interpret, and work from electrical schematics and control system documentation
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills in live, time-sensitive commissioning environments
Ability to work independently on-site and communicate clearly and effectively with cross-functional project teams
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, or a closely related field preferred; equivalent professional experience will be considered
3–7 years of controls engineering experience in material handling, sortation, fulfillment, or intralogistics automation
Demonstrated experience with full-cycle project commissioning in distribution center (DC) or parcel-sortation environments
Familiarity with standard automated material handling equipment, including conveyors, sorters, scanners, and diverters