Senior Automation Controls Engineer—PLC & Robotics

GXO Logistics, Inc; Tracy (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GXO Logistics, Inc. seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead design, programming and optimization of advanced automation within distribution and fulfillment centers.

You will architect PLC, HMI and industrial networks, integrate conveyors, sorters and robotics, and drive system uptime and safety. Collaborating with operations, IT and vendors, you will own commissioning, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of control systems, shaping cutting‑edge logistics tech in a performance‑driven,

Qualifications

• B.S. in Electrical Engineering or closely related field.
• Experience designing and commissioning controls systems for automated distribution/fulfillment centers.
• Strong troubleshooting and continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, programming and optimization of automation systems.
• Architect PLC, HMI and industrial network architecture.
• Own commissioning, troubleshooting and uptime initiatives in operations.

Skills

PLC programming

HMI development

Industrial networks

Conveyor/sorter integration

Robotics interfacing

Education

B.S. Electrical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC

Rockwell/Allen-Bradley

SCADA/HMI

Ethernet/IP

Job description

GXO Logistics, Inc. seeks a Senior Controls Engineer to lead design, programming and optimization of advanced automation within distribution and fulfillment centers.

You will architect PLC, HMI and industrial networks, integrate conveyors, sorters and robotics, and drive system uptime and safety. Collaborating with operations, IT and vendors, you will own commissioning, troubleshooting and continuous improvement of control systems, shaping cutting‑edge logistics tech in a performance‑driven,