Control Systems Engineer

About the role

The Controls Systems Engineer at Chewy's Houston, TX fulfillment center is responsible for analyzing and solving complex automation equipment challenges. This role requires a combination of technical proficiency as an industrial technician and the mindset of a master problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and solve complex automation equipment challenges to provide effective control system solutions to a variety of new and existing automated process equipment.
• Understand, maintain, and solve material handling control systems, including PLC controllers and industrial networks such as motor control systems, servo drives, variable frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Partner with FC Operations leadership, equipment vendors, and parts suppliers to complete root cause analysis, formulate solutions, and coordinate solution implementation.
• Act as the technical consultant for Automation and Control projects inside the building.
• Monitor MHE metrics and partner with maintenance/operations for system performance issues and provide analysis across all FC's.
• Act as first level support for the Facilities Techs/Leads, during and after business hours, solving locally and remotely and repair all hardware or controls software systems within the building.
• Appropriately call out downtime situations to vendors or Automation and Engineering Leadership for support to restore equipment operation.
• Use FC network support resources for guidance and assistance, and assist peers, as needed.
• Train and mentor new technicians in operational procedures, including in the use of safety equipment and safety hazards.
• Ensure compliance with safety and organization policies including OSHA standards and 5-S.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other related engineering.
• 3+ years of experience within an industrial controls environment which includes PLC programming, I/O, communication networks and AC, DC, single / three-phase.
• Experienced with Rockwell Automation Software, Allen-Bradley RS Logix PLC software.
• Experienced with Conveyors, and Sorter systems and have a detailed understanding of Process Flow of Fulfillment Centers.
• Must be able to demonstrate electrical knowledge of 24v AC/DC control circuits, electrical knowledge of 120v power and control circuits, knowledge of 277v-480v power circuits. Must possess the skills to wire and operate a 3-phase motor efficiently.
• Proficient in interpreting electrical, pneumatic, and plumbing schematics, as well as mechanical and architectural drawings.
• Experience with conveyor mechanical systems (belts, drives, tracking belts, encoders).
• Must be available for 24/7 for emergency situations.

What Separates You From The Pack

• Experience with electrical theory, Robotics, Controls components, automated equipment.
• Familiarity with networked VFDs (EtherNet, DeviceNet).
• Familiarity with AutoCAD or other Autodesk software to read electrical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with conveyor mechanical systems (belts, drives, tracking belts, encoders).

Benefits

Chewy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic.