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Senior Controls Engineer (Automated Distribution)

  • USD 120,000 to 170,000 per year
  • Remote, worldwide
  • Senior
  • Posted 2 weeks ago
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Technical lead for the controls behind automated distribution centers, tuning PLCs and sorters so high-volume sites keep running. Travels to sites around half the time.

About the role

Owns the controls side of automated material handling, from schematics and code to startup and Tier-3 troubleshooting. Bridges operational technology with the warehouse management systems that move goods.

At a glance

Pay
USD 120,000 to 170,000 per year
Remote scope
Remote, worldwide
Seniority
Senior
Skills
Allen-Bradley, SCADA, HMI, EtherNet/IP, Profinet, Modbus
Posted
13 Oct 2026
Last checked
27 Oct 2026

What you will do

  • Validate control hardware and software designs and review electrical schematics and panel layouts.
  • Write and debug PLC, HMI and SCADA code on Allen-Bradley or Siemens systems to raise throughput.
  • Lead support, logic tuning and deployment for conveyors, high-speed sorters and automated storage systems.
  • Handle factory acceptance testing, system validation and on-site startup troubleshooting.

What they look for

  • Degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, automation or a similar technical field, or equal hands-on experience.
  • Four or more years in industrial controls, with at least two in high-volume distribution, e-commerce fulfillment or logistics hubs.
  • Advanced work with Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal, plus EtherNet/IP, Profinet or Modbus.
  • Hands-on with barcode scanners, print-and-apply labeling and automated weight or dimension checks.

Nice to have

  • Experience with automated guided vehicles or autonomous mobile robots.
  • SQL, Python or scripting to move PLC data to the cloud.
  • Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma methods.

Benefits

  • Annual discretionary bonus of up to 10% of base salary.
  • Medical, dental and vision cover, 401k matched dollar for dollar up to 4%, and life insurance.

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Questions about this job

Is this a remote job, and where can I work from?

Yes. The posting lists Senior Controls Engineer (Automated Distribution) as a remote role open to candidates worldwide.

What does this job pay?

The posting states USD 120,000 to 170,000 per year.

What experience is needed?

It is a senior role. The posting asks for: degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, automation or a similar technical field, or equal hands-on experience; four or more years in industrial controls, with at least two in high-volume distribution, e-commerce fulfillment or logistics hubs; advanced work with Allen-Bradley Studio 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal, plus EtherNet/IP, Profinet or Modbus. Skills it names include Allen-Bradley, SCADA, HMI, EtherNet/IP.

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