Maintains and improves automated fulfillment-center control systems, including PLCs, conveyors, sorters, scanners, drives, networks, and electrical systems. Troubleshoots downtime, performs root-cause analysis, coordinates solutions with vendors and operations, supports facilities technicians, monitors equipment metrics, mentors technicians, and ensures OSHA and organizational safety compliance.
Job Description:
Our Opportunity:
Chewy is seeking passionate, self-starting, problem solving Controls Systems Engineer at our fulfillment center in Houston, TX! Our Controls System Engineer is the crossroads of where the technician meets the engineer. The CSE must have technical proficiency as an industrial technician focusing on automation and controls, dealing with fast-paced downtime. As an Engineer, the CSE will have the approach of a master problem solver; able to see the bigger picture, not only the problem right now, but the probable conditions farther down the road. Lastly, you will play a crucial role in the overall facilities leadership and our strong emphasis on safety. Does this sound like you? Apply today!
What You Will Do:
What You Will Need:
What Separates You From The Pack:
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. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].
To access Chewy's California CPRA Job Applicant Privacy Policy, please click here.
Our Opportunity:
Chewy is seeking passionate, self-starting, problem solving Controls Systems Engineer at our fulfillment center in Houston, TX! Our Controls System Engineer is the crossroads of where the technician meets the engineer. The CSE must have technical proficiency as an industrial technician focusing on automation and controls, dealing with fast-paced downtime. As an Engineer, the CSE will have the approach of a master problem solver; able to see the bigger picture, not only the problem right now, but the probable conditions farther down the road. Lastly, you will play a crucial role in the overall facilities leadership and our strong emphasis on safety. Does this sound like you? Apply today!
What You Will Do:
- Analyze and solve complex automation equipment challenges to provide effective control system solutions to a variety of new and existing automated process equipment while focusing on improving equipment reliability and operational performance of equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and other devices and programs.
- 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
What You Will Need:
- 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.
- Demonstrated use of digital multimeter and functions.
- Proficiency 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
- Experience with networked VFDs (EtherNet, DeviceNet)
- Familiarity with AutoCAD or other Autodesk software to read electrical drawings and schematics
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. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need an accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, or if you need a religious accommodation, please contact [email protected].
To access Chewy's California CPRA Job Applicant Privacy Policy, please click here.
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