Location: Port Clinton, OH

Job Type: Contract or Full Time

Travel: Up to 15%

About the Company

We are a growing automation and conveyor systems integrator delivering turnkey material handling solutions for retail, e-commerce, parcel, and distribution operations. Our team designs and builds innovative conveyor and sortation systems that help customers optimize operations and scale efficiently.

We are seeking a Senior Controls, Automation & Integration Design Engineer to lead the design and execution of automation solutions for conveyor, sortation, and material handling systems.

About the Role

This is a hands-on engineering role focused on the design, development, and integration of controls systems for high-speed conveyor and parcel sortation environments. You’ll own projects from concept through startup — developing PLC/HMI logic, designing electrical controls, integrating WCS/WMS systems, supporting FAT/SAT, and troubleshooting during commissioning.

This role is ideal for a senior controls engineer with experience in warehouse automation, parcel sortation, conveyor systems, or industrial automation who enjoys technical ownership and solving complex integration challenges.

What You’ll Be Doing

Controls & Automation Design

• Design and develop controls, automation, and integration solutions for conveyor and material handling systems
• Create project-specific architectures for sortation, conveyor, and warehouse automation systems
• Interpret customer specifications, layouts, and interface requirements to develop complete automation solutions
• Size motors, drives, power distribution, and control components

PLC / HMI Programming & System Integration

• Develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC, HMI, and PC-based automation software
• Program and optimize logic for:
• Zone control & accumulation
• Merge, divert & routing logic
• Jam detection, fault handling & recovery
• Integrate systems with:
• Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)
• Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
• Third-party automation and OEM equipment
• Support integration of scanners, sensors, VFDs, encoders, servo systems, motors, safety devices, and industrial networks

Project Ownership & Technical Leadership

• Serve as the Lead Controls Engineer on engineered-to-order automation projects
• Partner cross-functionally with mechanical engineering, software, manufacturing, project management, and field teams
• Mentor junior controls engineers and support technical problem-solving
• Participate in design reviews and continuous improvement initiatives

Testing, Commissioning & Field Support

• Support Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT)
• Troubleshoot controls and integration issues during startup and commissioning
• Provide technical support for panel builds, wiring, and system validation

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• 5+ years of experience in controls engineering, automation, or system integration within material handling, parcel, conveyor, or warehouse automation environments
• Strong experience with PLC & HMI programming
• Experience integrating systems with WCS/WMS platforms
• Knowledge of industrial networking, VFDs, motion control, servo systems, and electrical controls
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Electrical and SolidWorks or other 3D CAD software
• Familiarity with NFPA 70, NFPA 79, and UL508A standards preferred
• Ability to manage multiple technical projects and solve complex automation challenges

Preferred Backgrounds

- Amazon or FedEx Experience

- Candidates with experience at companies such as Dematic, Vanderlande, Daifuku/Intelligrated, Honeywell, Fortna, Swisslog, KNAPP, MHS, FORTNA, Symbotic, Bastian Solutions, or other material handling/system integration environments are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $65+ Depending on experience

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Pay: From $65.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Control Engineering: 5 years (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: Remote