Control Systems Engineer

Chewy Chewy · Retail · Houston, TX

Chewy is seeking a Controls Systems Engineer in Houston, TX, to analyze and solve complex automation equipment challenges in fulfillment centers. The role involves maintaining material handling control systems, partnering with operations and vendors, and providing first-level support for technicians. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years of experience in industrial controls with PLC programming, and proficiency with Rockwell Automation software.

What you'd actually do

  1. 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 improving equipment reliability and operational performance of equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and other devices and programs.
  2. Understand, maintain and solve material handling control systems, including PLC controllers and industrial networks such as motor control systems, servo drives, variable frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems
  3. 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
  4. Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations for system performance issues and provide analysis across all FC's
  5. Act as first level 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

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other related engineering
  • 3+ years of experience 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
  • Must be able to demonstrate electrical knowledge of 24v AC/DC control circuits, electrical knowledge of 120v power and control circuits, knowledge of 277v-480v power circuits.
  • Must possess the skills to wire and operate a 3-phase motor efficiently.
  • Demonstrated use of digital multimeter and functions.
  • Proficiency in interpreting electrical, pneumatic, and plumbing schematics, as well as mechanical and architectural drawings.
  • Experience with conveyor mechanical systems (belts, drives, tracking belts, encoders)
  • Must be available for 24/7 for emergency situations.

Nice to have

  • 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

What the JD emphasized

  • 24/7 for emergency situations