Industrial Engineer Senior Specialist

Job Summary

The Industrial Engineer Senior Specialist at OnTrac is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting automation solutions across sortation, distribution, and logistics operations. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders to improve throughput, reliability, cost efficiency, and safety across automated systems.

Location

Remote with preference for Dallas, Columbus, Chicago, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania.

Compensation

The expected starting base pay range for this position is $105k-$130k, with full potential base salary range over a successful candidate’s tenure of $105k-$157k. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, skills, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flex vacation in states other than California, Colorado, Illinois, Massachusetts, Montana, and Nebraska, with accruals up to 96 hours for first year of employment with tenure-based increases up to 160 hours
• Two (2) floating holidays per year
• Paid sick leave*
• Six (6) paid company holidays
• Two (2) weeks paid pregnancy disability leave, four (4) weeks paid parental bonding leave
• Additional wellness and employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant industry experience
• Advanced knowledge of industrial automation, controls systems, and continuous improvement methodologies in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of conveyors, sortation systems, and material handling equipment
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced, 24/7 operational environment
• Sound judgment and ability to determine the best course of action
• Experience with automation solution design, deployment, technical support, root cause analysis, and corrective action
• Documentation and engineering standards creation and promotion
• Safety compliance and risk management

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Advanced knowledge of industrial automation, controls systems, and continuous improvement methodologies in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of conveyors, sortation systems, and material handling equipment
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Posting Timeline

This job posting is anticipated to remain open for at least 15 days from the date of posting.

Disclosures

Washington state employees are eligible for up to 56 hours of paid sick leave annually.

Laws and Regulations

OnTrac is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or age.