Location: Remote, but with occasional onsite work in Eastern PA and some overnight travel
Job Type: Contract to Hire
Work Authorization: US Citizen/Green Card holder
The A.C.Coy Company has an immediate opening for an Electrical Controls Engineer. This individual will be responsible for supporting a large-scale warehouse automation project, including PLC programming, network component integration, system commissioning, and technical support.
Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of experience in Controls Engineering, including PLC programming and specific experience with material handling or complex electro-mechanical systems.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with project managers and the existing technical team (automation, mechanical, software, electrical) to develop advanced material handling systems for automating the storage, transport and management of garments on hanger for global e-commerce platforms
Play an active role in system development, involving both computer-aided design work and hands-on experimentation in the company’s dedicated laboratory to test and optimize handling equipment and subsystems
Carry out system commissioning and provide ongoing technical support as a key resource for the efficient operation and optimization of installations
Handle end-to-end automation tasks, including programming industrial programmable logic controllers (PLCs), managing networking components, and overseeing the design of electrical panels and controls
Actively participate in brainstorming sessions for the project, contributing to idea generation and problem-solving
Occasionally collaborate with mechanical engineers to assist in the development and design of the system’s mechanical components
Lead the site acceptance testing (SAT) phases at the client’s location to ensure compliance and performance
Qualifications:
Required
Minimum of 5 years of experience in industrial automation or a related field
Strong expertise with PLC Programming and Ladder Logic
Working knowledge of system integration and automation workflows
Strong communication skills with experience interfacing with customers, vendors, and internal teams
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Ability to travel to jobsites, as needed, less than 20%
Preferred
Experience with material handling or automated warehouse operations