Control Systems Specialist (SBSC) | South Brunswick

OnTrac; South Brunswick, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Parental leave

Life and disability insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

OnTrac is hiring a Control Systems Specialist in South Brunswick, NJ. The role focuses on developing, maintaining, and optimizing PLC and WCS programs to ensure reliability and uptime across automated parcel handling systems.

You will collaborate with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and OEM partners to standardize and scale controls across the network, while adhering to safety and operational standards. Travel up to 50% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related technical discipline or equivalent.
• At least 4 years in automation and controls for facilities, conveyor systems, or sortation equipment.
• Proficiency with PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell), HMIs, SCADA systems, and safety interlocks.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Keep automation running at peak reliability: troubleshoot and optimize PLC and WCS systems to improve uptime and stability.
• Build and maintain robust PLC logic (Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell) for reliable operation and fault recovery.
• Implement improvements with engineering and OEM partners for throughput and system consistency.
• Support commissioning, controls validation, and integration testing for new deployments and retrofits.
• Keep controls documentation accurate: IO lists, schematics, diagrams, and layouts.
• Enable frontline success and safe operation with site technicians and training.

Skills

Automation experience

PLC programming

Allen-Bradley

SCADA/HMI

WCS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related technical discipline

Tools

Allen-Bradley/Rockwell

HMI

SCADA

Job description

OnTrac is hiring a Control Systems Specialist in South Brunswick!

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 LTSC

2270 US Highway 130

South Brunswick, NJ 08810

Compensation:

The expected starting base pay range for this position is $115,280 to $144,100 per year, with full potential base salary range over a successful candidate’s tenure in the position of $115,280 to $172,920 per year. 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 Specialist 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 applicable benefit plans, Company policies, and governing law.

The Must-Haves:

• Bachelor’s Degree 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 travel up to 50%

Your Mission in Motion:

A summary of the key responsibilities for this role is outlined below. Additional duties may be assigned as needed to support business and operational needs.

• 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.

Disclosures:

• *Washington state employees are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• The salary range above represents the national range for this position. The salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at OnTrac, and the actual base hourly rate offered may vary depending on several factors including, but not limited to: geographic location, candidate experience and qualifications, job-related skills and competencies, market alignment, and financial considerations.
• Com pensation decisions are made based on the specific circumstances of each hire to ensure fair and competitive pay.
• This job posting is anticipated to remain open for at least 30 days from the date of posting.

OnTrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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