Senior Controls Engineer

Storage Solutions Inc•Nashville, TN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Storage Solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical/Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and commissioning of automated material handling systems for customers across North America. This role plays a critical part in delivering complex automation projects, including electrical design, controls architecture, PLC programming, and on-site commissioning. The ideal candidate is a proactive, technically strong engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and collaborates closely with project managers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams throughout the full project lifecycle.

Requirements

BS Electrical Engineering or other relevant field or equivalent work experience.
8+ years of relevant experience in standard design of relevant material handling equipment and general operational knowledge of distribution centers with a focus on automated warehouse technology.
Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical software.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word and Excel)
Must understand industry engineering/design concepts and practices.
Ability to interact with all levels of management, clients, and vendors.
Possess and maintain a high degree of safety awareness during the design phase.
Technical understanding and primary experience in the processing of projects.
Attention to detail.
Fast paced multi-tasker.
Good organizational skills.
Strong work ethic.
Solution-oriented thinking and strength in communications.
Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently, retain a sense of urgency and meet strict timelines.
Responding to communications and following up in a timely manner.
Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to interact and collaborate effectively with other disciplines to convey technical requirements and design considerations.
Sitting in front of a computer for extended periods of time will be required.
Traveling as needed for project support. Overnight Travel up to 25% domestically for site visits, debug, commissioning and start-up.

Nice To Haves

Professional experience in a comparable position is desirable.
Familiarity with Conveyor/Sortation Goods-To-Person, AS/RS, AGVs, AMRs Case & Piece Picking or Palletizing & Depalletizing Systems a plus.
Knowledgeable of electrical and controls engineering theories and principles.
Experience in implementing and commissioning automated equipment.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering for the implementation of projects within the automated material handling industry to meet each customer’s unique requirements.
Work closely with Project Managers on implementing the full project lifecycle including design drawings and layouts, interfacing with suppliers, developing installation packages, and supporting installation.
Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while meeting project schedules and budgets.
Review customer specifications to ensure compliance.
Perform engineering calculations to support design work.
Participate in design review and customer review meetings.
Supporting the project manager in technical clarifications with suppliers.
Conduct site inspections to validate proper installation of equipment (as needed).
Support supplier and subcontractor selections through quotation analysis.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts and ideas to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Provide mentoring to other team members within the department.
Support the continuous improvement of electrical engineering standard documentation and procedures to improve the quality and efficiency of the Electrical Engineering department.
Take ownership of the assigned Electrical Engineering responsibilities of a project to ensure success.
Participate in risk assessment meetings.
Develop electrical schematics and panel design using AutoCAD electrical.
Develop control system network topology and architecture.
Develop PLC ladder logic programming.
On-site testing, commissioning, startup and customer acceptance.
Industrial controls device configuration and setup.