Controls Engineering Technician
About The Position
OnTrac is hiring a Controls Engineer! Are you eager to join a dynamic and expanding company where you can both learn and make a meaningful impact? If you possess a strong sense of empathy, enjoy assisting others, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and excel at problem-solving, we encourage you to apply today to connect with a recruiter! Founded in 1986, OnTrac has evolved into the leading provider of same-day and next-day delivery services in the U.S. for premier e-commerce and product-supply businesses, including five of the largest retailers in the U.S. The Controls Engineer is in charge of supporting the reliability, functionality, and uptime of OnTrac’s automated parcel handling systems by developing, maintaining, and optimizing PLC and WCS (Warehouse Control System) programs. This role provides real-time troubleshooting, supports controls design standards, and implements improvements that enhance throughput, fault recovery, and automation stability. The Controls Engineer works closely with Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and OEM partners to help maintain a resilient, standardized, and scalable controls environment across the network.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- 4–8 years of experience in a related field
- Proficiency with PLCs (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell), HMIs, SCADA systems, and safety interlocks
- Ability to travel up to 50%
Nice To Haves
- You stay calm and methodical during downtime or fault situations and work problems through to a stable resolution.
- You are detail-oriented in code structure, documentation, and system updates, keeping changes disciplined and traceable.
- You build trust with local maintenance teams through hands-on support, clear coaching, and practical troubleshooting guidance.
- You collaborate effectively across Maintenance, Engineering, Operations, and OEM partners to drive consistent controls improvements.
- You uphold safety and operational standards in controls design and troubleshooting, ensuring interlocks and emergency functions work as intended.
Responsibilities
- Support, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC and WCS systems for conveyor lines, sortation equipment, dimensioners, and other automated systems to improve uptime and stability.
- Develop and maintain PLC programs (primarily Allen‑Bradley/Rockwell) that ensure reliable operation and strong fault recovery behavior.
- Collaborate on controls revisions and software updates that improve throughput, recovery performance, and system consistency.
- Assist with commissioning, controls validation, and integration testing for new automation deployments and retrofits.
- Maintain IO lists, electrical schematics, network diagrams, and control panel layouts to support standardized operation and troubleshooting.
- Work with site technicians to resolve complex faults, train on basic troubleshooting, and ensure compliance with safety and operational standards (e‑stops, lockout/tagout logic, interlocks).
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; HSA and FSA options
- Life and Disability coverage (basic and voluntary)
- Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness, Identity & Fraud Protection, Auto & Home, and Pet Insurance
- Competitive benefits and 401(k) with company match
- Referral Bonus Program - Up to $500 per referral!
- Paid Time Off including Holiday pay
- Employee Assistance Program & a Safe and clean work environment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
