Principal Control Engineer

About the role

Raymond West is seeking a skilled and motivated Principal Controls Engineer to join our Systems team. The Control Engineer's focus will be on designing, implementing, and supporting automation solutions for material handling systems. This role involves working with cross-functional teams to develop control strategies, program PLCs, and integrate hardware/software for conveyors, sorters, robotics, and other automated equipment. The Controls Engineer will lead development projects for the team to develop novel solutions for material handling.

Raymond West is committed to providing our customers with end-to-end warehouse solutions. We bring you our industry-leading expertise in lift trucks, racking, conveyor, dock and door, rentals, parts, and service. Our customers trust us to provide the right supply chain solutions and services to keep their business up and running.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop control systems for automated material handling equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot PLCs (e.g., Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMIs, and industrial networks.
• Create electrical schematics and panel layouts using CAD tools.
• Collaborate with mechanical and software engineers to ensure seamless system integration.
• Create testing plans for integrated systems to support commissioning.
• Create standard work to support installation of controls.
• Conduct system testing, commissioning, and support during installation and startup.
• Optimize system performance and reliability through data analysis and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical support and training to operations and maintenance teams.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, codes, and best practices.

Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and similar software.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Proficiency in PLC programming (e.g., RSLogix, TIA Portal) and HMI development.
• Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (Ethernet/IP, Modbus, Profibus).
• Experience with VFDs, sensors, actuators, and safety systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Must be able to maintain effective working relationships with employees, co-workers, and managers in other departments.
• Must be willing to work off-hours as specific needs dictate and willing to assume more responsibility as required.
• Experience with warehouse automation, AS/RS systems, or robotics.
• Knowledge of SCADA systems and data acquisition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in controls engineering, preferably in material handling or automation.

Travel Requirement

50% (20 hours a week). Must be able to be insured by Raymond West.

Physical Requirements

• Position is non-sedentary.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Position will be required to go onto job sites to perform duties where construction is underway.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• The position will require employees to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to smell.
• Position requires the employee to climb/balance/stoop/kneel/crouch and crawl.
• The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions and the risk of electrical shock.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold; extreme heat; and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is sometimes loud.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $81,000 - $140,000. The specific pay offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.

Benefits

Raymond West provides medical, dental, vision, 401k with company match, flexible spending accounts, disability insurance, life insurance, personal time off, and holiday pay.