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* Salary: $100,000 - $130,000
* Location: Ohio

The employer operates within the industrial automation, intralogistics and material handling industry, providing advanced automation solutions and supporting complex warehouse and distribution operations. They offer an exciting opportunity for a Senior Controls Software Engineer to join their team and play a key role in maintaining, optimising and improving automated systems within a high-volume distribution environment.

This position is well-suited to a technically strong, proactive and solutions-driven individual who enjoys troubleshooting complex automation challenges and is looking to take ownership of controls systems, improve operational performance and contribute to exciting automation projects.

Responsibilities:
* Modify, maintain and optimise PLC and HMI applications to support facility operations and improve system performance.
* Troubleshoot, repair and upgrade installed automation and material handling systems in collaboration with the Sys Ops team.
* Provide technical support for complex controls issues, root-cause analysis, fault recovery and downtime reduction.
* Maintain and troubleshoot PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks, motor control systems, servo drives, variable frequency drives and electrical distribution systems.
* Provide after-hours controls support to ensure system availability and operational continuity.
* Analyse automation performance, including PLC execution, fault trends, equipment availability, network health and material flow.
* Identify and implement improvements to system reliability, throughput and maintainability.
* Support controls upgrades, lifecycle replacements and capital projects, including testing, commissioning and startup activities.
* Coordinate with OEMs, vendors and internal stakeholders on technical requirements and system improvements.
* Communicate technical issues, corrective actions and improvement recommendations to site management and operational leadership.

Requirements:
* Minimum 3+ years experience in industrial automation, controls engineering or material handling systems.
* Strong electrical and electromechanical troubleshooting skills.
* Expert-level troubleshooting and modification experience with Siemens PLC platforms.
* Ability to read, understand, troubleshoot and modify PLC programs using multiple programming languages, including Ladder Logic, Function Block and Statement List.
* Experience supporting Siemens-based material handling and warehouse automation systems.
* Experience with AC variable frequency drives (VFDs), low-voltage control systems and programming VFDs from scratch.
* Strong understanding of industrial networks, including AS-i and Profibus.
* Experience with warehouse distribution and material handling equipment, such as pallet and tote conveyors, storage and retrieval machines, and monorail systems.
* Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and perform effectively in a fast-paced distribution environment.
* A proactive, self-motivated and customer-focused approach with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Reasons why you should apply:
* Technical ownership: Take on a key controls engineering role supporting complex, large-scale automation systems.
* Advanced technology exposure: Work with Siemens PLC platforms, industrial networks, drives and sophisticated material handling equipment.
* Continuous improvement: Have a direct impact on system reliability, operational efficiency, throughput and downtime reduction.
* Project involvement: Get involved in automation upgrades, lifecycle replacements, capital projects and commissioning activities.
* Variety and challenge: Enjoy a hands-on position combining technical troubleshooting, engineering improvements and project support.
* Career development: Further develop your expertise within a specialist industrial automation and warehouse distribution environment.

How to Apply:
For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Tara - [email protected]

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