Sr Systems Engineer - Upstream Distribution Center - Suffolk, VA

Pay

The pay range is $73,000.00 – $132,000.00. Pay is based on several factors which vary based on position, including labor markets and, in some instances, education, work experience, and certifications.

Benefits

Target offers eligible team members and their dependents comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more. Additional benefits include 401(k), employee discount, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation. Learn more at Target Benefits.

Benefits eligibility details: https://tgt.biz/BenefitsForYou_D

About the role

A role in Supply Chain means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible—a critical differentiator and one of the most essential functions within Logistics. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be a key technical subject‑matter expert that ensures high equipment availability and optimizes system performance.

Responsibilities

• Use preventive and predictive maintenance processes, rapidly troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, and quickly restore equipment to service.
• Work with other Target engineers and operational partners to optimize performance and flow of material handling equipment.
• Lead building automation, continuous improvement, and new installation initiatives.
• Serve as an escalated support resource during downtime events, implementing proper processes and training procedures as part of root‑cause analysis.
• Proactively monitor the overall health of the building’s material handling equipment.
• Understand material flow optimization, system controls logic, and facilitate and train effective troubleshooting techniques.
• Maintain expertise around all electrical, mechanical, and control‑system communication aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE), including conveyor systems, sortation, robotics, and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS).
• Use diagnostic software and tools to collect and analyze data, identify trends, and recommend improvements to building automation.
• Conduct technical interviews for internal and external technician candidates, evaluate technical skills, and train and coach internal technicians.
• Support training plan development and progress follow‑up.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of safety procedures and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment (Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc.), ensuring a safe work environment.
• Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, train, and coach across various resources and scenarios, managing multiple tasks simultaneously and working well under pressure.

Qualifications

• Two‑ or four‑year degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering or equivalent degree/experience.
• Availability to work all days and shifts (24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation, including holidays).
• Industrial electrical hands‑on experience and troubleshooting, including 480 V 3‑phase, 110 VAC, and 24 VDC systems.
• Experience with installing and maintaining various software and hardware.
• Strong organization and problem‑solving skills with a drive for results and the ability to handle multiple tasks and teams.

Skills

• Automated conveyor systems and controls
• Work order management
• Preventive/predictive maintenance procedures
• Blueprint and schematic reading
• Industrial Electrical HMI interfaces and programming
• Industrial Controls
• Industrial Electronics
• Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs
• Server‑based controls
• National Electrical Code (NEC) compliance

About Us

Working at Target means helping all families discover the joy of everyday life. We bring that vision to life through our values and culture. A role in Supply Chain means being on the very front lines of getting product to the guest as fast as possible—a critical differentiator and one of the most essential functions within Logistics.

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