PLC Controls Engineer: Intralogistics & Automation

Jobtailor; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Control Systems Engineer - PLC to support automated warehouse operations in Stockton, CA. You will monitor Storage, Conveyor, and Sorter PLC systems, triage incidents, and coordinate with on-site and remote teams to minimize downtime.

The role emphasizes strong Siemens/Beckhoff PLC expertise, ITIL-style incident management, and disciplined change control, with a shift-based work environment and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical/automation/controls field.
• 3+ years in intralogistics automation support.
• Siemens & Beckhoff PLC troubleshooting and online diagnostics.
• Strong communication and cross-team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot Storage, Conveyor, and Sorter PLC-controlled equipment to maintain uptime.
• Triages incidents, guides on-site resources, and escalates as needed.
• Restore services by root-cause analysis and approved workarounds; manage changes.

Skills

Siemens & Beckhoff PLC knowledge

Incident communication

Cross-team coordination

Troubleshooting

Shift-based work

Education

Bachelor's degree in electrical/automation/controls field

Tools

ITIL-ticketing systems

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking a Control Systems Engineer - PLC to support automated warehouse operations in Stockton, CA. You will monitor Storage, Conveyor, and Sorter PLC systems, triage incidents, and coordinate with on-site and remote teams to minimize downtime.

The role emphasizes strong Siemens/Beckhoff PLC expertise, ITIL-style incident management, and disciplined change control, with a shift-based work environment and the ability to work independently.