PLC Controls Engineer – Warehouse Automation Systems

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

Job summary

JBAndrews is recruiting a Control Systems Engineer to support a major automated fulfilment operation in the USA. This site-based role focuses on keeping a highly automated warehouse operating reliably, monitoring PLC-controlled equipment across conveyors, storage and sorter systems.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in PLC/Controls, strong Siemens/Beckhoff experience, HMIs, PROFINET, sensors, actuators and drives/VFDs, plus a relevant degree and US work authorization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in PLC, controls or automation engineering.
• Strong knowledge of Siemens and/or Beckhoff PLC systems.
• Experience troubleshooting conveyor, storage, or material handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and support PLC-controlled warehouse automation systems.
• Troubleshoot faults across conveyors, storage and sortation equipment.
• Diagnose issues across PLC logic, HMIs, sensors, actuators, drives/VFDs and industrial networks (PROFINET).
• Restore equipment to operation through structured troubleshooting and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with on-site engineering and maintenance teams during incidents.
• Escalate complex issues to specialist controls teams when required.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and incident records.
• Identify recurring issues and opportunities to improve reliability and performance.

Skills

Siemens PLC

Beckhoff PLC

PROFINET

HMIs

Sensors & actuators

Drives/VFDs

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Automation/Mechatronics

Tools

Siemens PLC programming

Beckhoff TwinCAT

Job description

JBAndrews is recruiting a Control Systems Engineer to support a major automated fulfilment operation in the USA. This site-based role focuses on keeping a highly automated warehouse operating reliably, monitoring PLC-controlled equipment across conveyors, storage and sorter systems.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in PLC/Controls, strong Siemens/Beckhoff experience, HMIs, PROFINET, sensors, actuators and drives/VFDs, plus a relevant degree and US work authorization.