Control Systems Engineer - Columbus

OnTrac; Kentucky; On-site; USD 117,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

OnTrac in Columbus is hiring a Control Systems Engineer to maintain and optimize PLC and Warehouse Control System programs across the network. The role focuses on reliability, uptime, and safety, collaborating with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and OEM partners.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in a technical field, 4+ years in automation and controls for material handling, proficiency with Allen-Bradley/Rockwell PLCs, HMIs/SCADA, and interlocks, and willingness to travel up

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent
• At least 4 years of automation and controls experience for facilities, conveyors, or sortation equipment
• Proficiency with PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell), HMIs, SCADA systems, and safety interlocks

Responsibilities

• Keep automation running at peak reliability: troubleshoot and optimize PLC and WCS systems for conveyors and sortation equipment.
• Build and maintain PLC logic (primarily Allen-Bradley/Rockwell) for reliable operation and fault recovery.
• Implement improvements with engineering and OEM partners to enhance throughput and system consistency.
• Support commissioning, controls validation, and integration testing for new deployments and retrofits.
• Maintain accurate IO lists, schematics, and network diagrams to support operations.
• Collaborate with site technicians to resolve faults, train on troubleshooting, and ensure safety standards are met.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree

Automation experience

PLCs Allen-Bradley

HMIs/SCADA

Safety interlocks

Travel up to 50%

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

1260 London Groveport Rd, Lockbourne, OH 43137, USA

Job Description

Posted Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 7:00 AM

OnTrac is hiring a Control Systems Engineer in Columbus!

Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S.

Location

OnTrac CLSC - 1260 London Groveport Road, Lockbourne, OH 43137

Compensation

The expected starting base pay range for this position is $117,232 to $ 132,863 , with full potential base salary range over a successful candidate’s tenure in the position of $ 117,232 to $148,494 . Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Schedule

Monday through Friday from 2:00pm to 10:00pm

(Hours subject to change depending on business needs)

Employment Logistics

The Control Systems Engineer supports the reliability, functionality, and uptime of OnTrac’s automated parcel handling systems by developing, maintaining, and optimizing PLC and WCS (Warehouse Control System) programs. This role provides real-time troubleshooting, supports controls design standards, and implements improvements that enhance throughput, fault recovery, and automation stability. This role works closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and OEM partners to help maintain a resilient, standardized, and scalable controls environment across the network.

Unpacking the Benefits

Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Flex vacation in states other than CA, CO, IL, MA, MT, and NE, with accruals up to 96 hours for first year of employment with tenure-based increases up to 160 hours.
• Two (2) floating holidays per year.
• Paid sick leave*.
• Six (6) paid company holidays.
• Two (2) weeks paid pregnancy disability leave, four (4) weeks paid parental bonding leave.
• Additional wellness and employee assistance programs.

Benefits eligibility and offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and company policies.

The Must-Haves

• Bachelor’s De gree in related technical discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in automation and controls for facilities, conveyor systems, automated material handling, or sortation equipment.
• Proficiency with PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell), HMIs, SCADA systems, and safety interlocks.
• Ability to trav el up to 50%

Your Mission in Motion

• Keep automation running at peak reliability: Support, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC and WCS systems for conveyor lines, sortation equipment, dimensioners, and other automated systems to improve uptime and stability.
• Build and maintain robust PLC logic: Develop and maintain PLC programs (primarily Allen - Bradley/Rockwell) that ensure reliable operation and strong fault recovery behavior.
• Implement improvements with engineering and OEM partners: Collaborate on controls revisions and software updates that improve throughput, recovery performance, and system consistency.
• Support commissioning and integration: Assist with commissioning, controls validation, and integration testing for new automation deployments and retrofits.
• Keep controls documentation accurate and current: Maintain IO lists, electrical schematics, network diagrams, and control panel layouts to support standardized operation and troubleshooting.
• Enable frontline success and safe operation: Work with site technicians to resolve complex faults, train on basic troubleshooting, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards (e - stops, lockout/tagout logic, interlocks).

Paving your way to your success

• You stay calm and methodical during downtime or fault situations and work problems through to a stable resolution.
• You are detail-oriented in code structure, documentation, and system updates, keeping changes disciplined and traceable.
• You build trust with local maintenance teams through hands‑on support, clear coaching, and practical troubleshooting guidance.
• You collaborate effectively across Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and OEM partners to drive consistent controls improvements.
• You uphold safety and operational standards in controls design and troubleshooting, ensuring interlocks and emergency functions work as intended.

OnTrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

OnTrac is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age. Join us in our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Lasership, Inc. dba OnTrac Final Mile with its affiliates, including OnTrac Logistics, Inc. (collectively, “OnTrac” or the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer.

1260 London Groveport Rd, Lockbourne, OH 43137, USA