
Control Systems Engineer
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Analyze and solve complex automation equipment challenges to provide effective control system solutions to a variety of new and existing automated process equipment while focusing on growing equipment reliability and operational performance of equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and other devices and programs.
- Understand, maintain and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC controllers and industrial networks such as motor control systems, servo drives, variable frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems
- Partner with FC Operations leadership, equipment vendors and parts suppliers to complete root cause analysis, formulate solutions, and coordinate solution implementation. Act as the technical consultant for Automation and Control projects inside the building
- Observe MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations for system performance issues and provide analysis across all FC's
- Act as first level issue support for the Facilities Techs/Leads, during and after business hours, solving locally and remotely and repair all hardware or controls software systems within the building
- Appropriately increase downtime situations to vendors or Automation and Engineering Leadership for support to restore equipment operation.
- Apply FC network support resources for mentorship and assistance, and assist peers, as needed
- Train and mentor new technicians in operational procedures, including in the use of safety equipment and safety hazards as well as ensuring compliance with safety and organization policies including OSHA standards and 5-S
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other related engineering
- Demonstrated ability within an industrial controls environment which includes PLC programming, I/O, communication networks and AC, DC, single / three-phase
- Experienced with Rockwell Automation Software, Allen-Bradley RS Logix PLC software
- Experienced with Conveyors, and Sorter systems and have a detailed understanding of Process Flow of Fulfillment Centers
- Experience in demonstrating electrical knowledge of 24v AC/DC control circuits, electrical knowledge of 120v power and control circuits, knowledge of 277v-480v power circuits and ability to wire-up and optimally operate a 3-phase motor.
- Proven use of digital multimeter and functions.
- Ability to read, understand and interpret electrical, pneumatic, and plumbing schematics, along with the ability to understand and interpret mechanical and architectural drawings.
- Experience with conveyor mechanical systems (belts, drives, tracking belts, encoders)
- Must be available for 24/7 for emergency situations.
- Experience with electrical theory, Robotics, Controls components, automated equipment
- Experience with networked VFDs (EtherNet, DeviceNet)
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or other Autodesk software to read electrical drawings and schematics