Lead Controls Engineer – Material Handling Systems

Raymond West Group; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k with company match

Flexible spending accounts

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Raymond West is seeking a Principal Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support automation for material handling systems. The role leads projects and collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop novel solutions for conveyors, sorters, robotics, and other automated equipment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in electrical engineering or mechatronics and 3+ years in controls engineering, with experience in warehouse automation and PLC/HMI programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in controls engineering, preferably in automation or material handling.
• Experience with warehouse automation or AS/RS systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for automated material handling equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs, HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Create electrical schematics and panel layouts using CAD tools.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software engineers for seamless integration.
• Develop testing plans for integrated systems and support commissioning.
• Provide on-site support during installation and startup.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Electrical schematics

Team collaboration

Reading safety docs

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics

Tools

RSLogix

TIA Portal

CAD tools

Job description

Raymond West is seeking a Principal Controls Engineer to design, implement, and support automation for material handling systems. The role leads projects and collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop novel solutions for conveyors, sorters, robotics, and other automated equipment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in electrical engineering or mechatronics and 3+ years in controls engineering, with experience in warehouse automation and PLC/HMI programming.