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Controls Engineer

Home Depot

United States

Remote

USD 70,000 - 180,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading company in home improvement is looking for a Controls Engineer responsible for executing control systems for advanced warehouse automation. This role necessitates collaboration across departments to optimize operational efficiency and requires a strong background in automation, control systems, and project management.

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in controls engineering, especially with automation.
  • Experience in project management and technical communication required.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations and industry standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Lead control systems design projects ensuring adherence to specifications.
  • Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and IT for successful execution.
  • Code control systems to enhance efficiency in warehouse operations.

Skills

Project Management
Automation
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

PLCs
SCADA systems

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the execution of control systems for our advanced warehouse conveyor systems. The Controls Engineer collaborates with cross-functional departments to optimize operational efficiency, reliability, and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation, control systems, and project management within a warehouse or logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities:

50% Design and Implementation - Lead or assist in control systems design projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications and safety regulations.

30% Collaboration - Collaborates and works closely with other departments including operations, maintenance, and IT, to ensure seamless project execution and adherence to timelines and budgets.

20% Coding of Control Systems - Coding of control systems for conveyor and other automation solutions to improve efficiency and performance. Also conducts feasibility studies and cost analysis for potential projects.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

This Position typically reports to Director, Controls Engineering

This Position has 0 direct reports.

Travel Requirements:

Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).

Working Conditions:

Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be eighteen years of age or older.

Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Ability to work overnight shift and/or weekends on occasion.

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams

Demonstrated project management skills

Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

4+ years of experience in controls engineering, with a focus on automation and conveyor systems.

In-depth knowledge of PLCs, SCADA systems, and other control technologies.

Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations (e.g. OSHA. ISO).

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Proven technical experience with implementation of conveyor systems and/or experience in replacing legacy conveyor systems with new control systems in a large-scale retail, distribution, or enterprise environment.

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a master's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

2

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

4

No previous leadership experience

Preferred Leadership Experience:

No previous leadership experience

Certifications:

None

Action Oriented

Tech Savvy

Manages Complexity

Balances Stakeholders

Drives Results

Process Improvement: Uses Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodology to develop and execute efficient and cost-effective solutions to align with the business objectives within the Supply Chain organization.

For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents:

The pay range for this position is between $70,000 - $180,000

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

The Controls Engineer will be responsible for the execution of control systems for our advanced warehouse conveyor systems. The Controls Engineer collaborates with cross-functional departments to optimize operational efficiency, reliability, and safety. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in automation, control systems, and project management within a warehouse or logistics environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • 50% Design and Implementation - Lead or assist in control systems design projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and according to specifications and safety regulations.

  • 30% Collaboration - Collaborates and works closely with other departments including operations, maintenance, and IT, to ensure seamless project execution and adherence to timelines and budgets.

  • 20% Coding of Control Systems - Coding of control systems for conveyor and other automation solutions to improve efficiency and performance. Also conducts feasibility studies and cost analysis for potential projects.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

  • This Position typically reports to Director, Controls Engineering

  • This Position has 0 direct reports.

Travel Requirements:

  • Typically requires overnight travel more than 50% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must continuously stand or walk or regularly requires lifting/handling/carrying material or equipment of moderate weight (8-20 pounds).

Working Conditions:

  • Typically located in a comfortable indoor area. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.

  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

  • Ability to work overnight shift and/or weekends on occasion.

  • Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or a related field; master’s degree preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams

  • Demonstrated project management skills

  • Ability to convey complex or technical ideas and processes in easy-to-understand terms to diverse audiences

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • 4+ years of experience in controls engineering, with a focus on automation and conveyor systems.

  • In-depth knowledge of PLCs, SCADA systems, and other control technologies.

  • Familiarity with industry standards and safety regulations (e.g. OSHA. ISO).

  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

  • Proven technical experience with implementation of conveyor systems and/or experience in replacing legacy conveyor systems with new control systems in a large-scale retail, distribution, or enterprise environment.

Minimum Education:

  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education:

  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a master's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

  • 2

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

  • 4

Minimum Leadership Experience:

  • No previous leadership experience

Preferred Leadership Experience:

  • No previous leadership experience

Certifications:

  • None

Competencies:

  • Action Oriented

  • Tech Savvy

  • Collaborates

  • Cultivates Innovation

  • Manages Complexity

  • Optimizes Work Processes

  • Balances Stakeholders

  • Drives Results

  • Process Improvement: Uses Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodology to develop and execute efficient and cost-effective solutions to align with the business objectives within the Supply Chain organization.

For California, Colorado, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Nevada, New York City, Ithaca (NY), Westchester County (NY), and Washington residents:

The pay range for this position is between $70,000 - $180,000

About the company

The Home Depot, America’s home improvement retail leader, helps customers and Associates build success every day – and not just in our 2,200+ retail stores. Thousands of talented can-do people build amazing futures in field and corporate positions.

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