Controls Engineer - Warehouse Automation (Remote)

Interlake Mecalux, Inc.; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan through Fidelity with full

Paid holidays and PTO

Telework days (possible)

Job summary

Interlake Mecalux, Inc. seeks a Controls Engineer to design and test software for Mecalux warehouse systems. You will develop programs in Galileo/AWS, configure Profibus/Profinet networks, and perform on-site testing and commissioning of controllers, inverters, and safety systems.

Travel up to 50% and train customers on system operation. You will collaborate with project managers and clients to ensure solutions meet requirements, read drawings, and support installation teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (electrical, industrial, or mechanical).
• At least 1 year of professional exposure to Industrial Automation.
• Knowledge of PLC, HMI and SCADA programming preferred.
• C programming language knowledge preferred.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and electrical wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of Frequency Inverters parameterization and operation (SEW/Lenze) preferred.
• Knowledge of Fieldbus networks (Profibus, Profinet, etc.) preferred.
• Spanish fluency is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Develop proprietary software using Designer AWS and Galileo to create warehouse solutions.
• Configure networks (Profibus/Profinet) using Sycon.net and Galileo for testing.
• Perform on-site startup and diagnostic testing of networks, devices, and wiring.
• Load control programs to VFDs, operator panels, barcode scanners, and PCs.
• Verify safety devices with easySoft-Safety and conduct site inspections.
• Coordinate daily tasks with electromechanics and electricians, reporting deviations.
• Assist Project Managers with human resources planning for projects.
• Commission on-site control programs and debug via field testing.
• Provide customer training on Galileo software and HMI interfaces.
• Prepare progress reports for department and project managers with daily accomplishments.

Skills

Organized and methodical

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under time pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (electrical, industrial, or mechanical)

Tools

Designer AWS

Galileo

Sycon.net

TIA Portal

Proneta

Profinet

easySoft-Safety

Job description

Interlake Mecalux, Inc. seeks a Controls Engineer to design and test software for Mecalux warehouse systems. You will develop programs in Galileo/AWS, configure Profibus/Profinet networks, and perform on-site testing and commissioning of controllers, inverters, and safety systems.

Travel up to 50% and train customers on system operation. You will collaborate with project managers and clients to ensure solutions meet requirements, read drawings, and support installation teams.