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This position has comprehensive knowledge of equipment, business, and customer requirements that drive the design of the technical solutions and participates in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including the analysis, design, electrical designs, installation support, electrical installation debugging, and support of other complementary engineering staff associated with the electrical hardware engineering. This role requires hands-on PLC programming expertise for complex material handling systems within distribution center environments, including the ability to design, develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs from scratch throughout the full project lifecycle.

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<div style="line-height:1"></div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>This role is fully remote with approximately 70% travel throughout the U.S. (coast to coast).<br/><br/>The typical work schedule is 45-50 hours per week while in the field, with overtime eligibility of approximately 2-12 hours every two weeks. Actual hours may vary depending on on-site requirements and travel demands. For assignments that require extended travel away from home, the schedule may follow a 10-days-on / 4-days-off rotation. Travel time is paid.<br/><br/>Candidates must live within one hour of a major airport to be considered.</strong><br/><br/><strong>This is a 6+ month contract-to-hire opportunity. For the right candidate, the client may also consider a direct full-time hire.</strong><br/></div><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div style="line-height:1">KORE1, a nationwide provider of staffing and recruiting solutions, has an immediate opening for a <strong>Sr. </strong><strong style="font-weight:700;color:rgb( 65 , 65 , 65 );font-family:'arial' , 'helvetica' , sans-serif;font-size:10px;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:normal;text-align:left;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;word-spacing:0px;white-space:normal;background-color:rgb( 255 , 255 , 255 )">Controls Engineer: materials handling / electrical engineering / PLC programming (Allen-Bradley); HMI is a +</strong> </div><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div style="line-height:1">The Sr Controls Engineer designs and develops PLC programs for material handling equipment. This position has comprehensive knowledge of equipment, business, and customer requirements that drive the design of the technical solutions and participates in all phases of the product development lifecycle, including the analysis, design, electrical designs, installation support, electrical installation debugging, and support of other complementary engineering staff associated with the electrical hardware engineering. The Sr Controls Engineer works independently to resolve site requirement changes and support solutions to complete the designed equipment installation.<br/><br/>This role requires hands-on PLC programming expertise for complex material handling systems within distribution center environments, including the ability to design, develop, modify, and troubleshoot PLC programs from scratch throughout the full project lifecycle.</div><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div style="line-height:1"><strong><u>JOB RESPONSIBILITIES</u></strong><br/></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="line-height:1">Programs systems to support equipment operations.</li><li style="line-height:1">Interfaces with internal engineering/project management and customers to determine system requirements.</li><li style="line-height:1">Supports electrical installation via interfacing to electrical installers.</li><li style="line-height:1">Debugs electrical installation of controls and motor components.</li><li style="line-height:1">Works independently to resolve site requirement changes during installation and commissioning.</li><li style="line-height:1">Participates in commissioning activities, including on-site troubleshooting, program modification, and system optimization.</li><li style="line-height:1">Develops PLC software using Ladder Logic programming to support complex machines and integrated systems.</li><li style="line-height:1">Programs PLCs for material handling equipment, including conveyors, sorters, automated storage and retrieval systems (AS/RS), order picking technologies, and print/apply and weighing systems.</li><li style="line-height:1">Develops and maintains PLC communications interfaces to external systems such as servers, scanners, scales, and other integrated devices.</li><li style="line-height:1">Supports projects through all phases, including office-based PLC development and on-site commissioning.</li><li style="line-height:1">Collaborates closely with electrical hardware engineers and other complimentary engineering staff to deliver fully integrated solutions.<br/></li><li style="line-height:1">Additional duties as assigned.</li></ul><br/><br/><div style="line-height:1"><strong><u>QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS</u></strong><br/></div><ul style="list-style-type:disc"><li style="line-height:1"><strong>Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.<br/></strong></li><li style="line-height:1"><strong>Degrees in Mechanical Engineering or Chemical Engineering will be considered if prior professional experience is in controls engineering.</strong></li><li style="line-height:1"><strong>Graduates of BSEET programs are strongly encouraged to apply, as hands-on controls experience is highly valued.</strong></li><li style="line-height:1"><strong>5+ years previous professional engineering experience.</strong></li><li style="line-height:1"><strong>Demonstrated experience programming PLCs from scratch, not limited to modifying existing code.</strong><br/></li><li style="line-height:1"><strong>Strong proficiency in Ladder Logic programming for industrial automation systems.<br/></strong></li><li style="line-height:1"><strong>Hands-on experience programming PLCs for material handling equipment in distribution center environments is required.</strong><br/></li><li style="line-height:1"><strong>Experience integrating PLC systems with external devices and systems (e.g., scanners, scales, servers, and other automation interfaces).</strong></li><li style="line-height:1"><strong>Extensive experience with Allen Bradley (Rockwell) PLCs and Studio 5000 software is required.</strong></li><li style="line-height:1">Senior- and mid-level Controls Engineers are expected to be programming regularly; when in the office, work is primarily focused on PLC software development, and when on-site, work includes troubleshooting and program updates as needed.</li><li style="line-height:1">Regular travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.</li><li style="line-height:1">High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook, and Internet applications.</li><li style="line-height:1">Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), and planning skills.</li><li style="line-height:1">Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, and reasoning).</li><li style="line-height:1">Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts.</li><li style="line-height:1">Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external clients.</li><li style="line-height:1">Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.<br/></li><li style="line-height:1">Ability to work with and influence peers and management.<br/></li><li style="line-height:1">Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines, and reporting.<br/></li></ul><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div style="line-height:1">Compensation depends on experience but is typically $50-57/hr W2 with a target salary to convert at $105-119K</div><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div style="line-height:1">ABOUT KORE1<br/>Specializing in professional and technical recruiting, KORE1 is committed to supporting top IT, Engineering, Creative, Scientific, Accounting and Finance professionals in their career paths. We build deep relationships with leading companies, connecting them to exceptional talent every day. With extensive industry expertise and unmatched opportunities, our goal is to provide a unique experience for our contractors and consultants as they prepare for their next role. We are passionate about matching the right people with the right companies.</div><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Kore1 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Kore1 complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Kore1 expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Kore1's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.</strong><strong><br/><br/></strong></div>

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