Warehouse Controls Engineer: PLC & WCS, 40% Travel

Warehouse Fixers; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortna is seeking a Warehouse Controls Systems Engineer to develop WCS solutions that bridge the gap between WMS and material handling equipment. You will write PLC code, develop WCS logic in C# or Java, integrate with conveyor and sortation controls, and commission systems at customer sites.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both software and hardware and is willing to travel up to 40% for commissioning projects.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of warehouse controls or automation software development experience
• Understanding of material handling equipment and warehouse operations
• Travel up to 40% for commissioning projects
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

• Develop WCS solutions bridging the gap between WMS and material handling equipment
• Write PLC code for controls systems
• Develop WCS application logic in C# or Java
• Integrate with conveyor and sortation controls
• Commission systems at customer sites

Skills

PLC programming

WCS development

Automation software

Conveyor integration

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field

Tools

C#

Java

PLC programming

WMS/WCS integration

Job description

Fortna is seeking a Warehouse Controls Systems Engineer to develop WCS solutions that bridge the gap between WMS and material handling equipment. You will write PLC code, develop WCS logic in C# or Java, integrate with conveyor and sortation controls, and commission systems at customer sites.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both software and hardware and is willing to travel up to 40% for commissioning projects.