Senior Controls Engineer

About Williams-Sonoma DC - Olive Branch, MSSince it was founded in 1956, Williams - Sonoma has grown from Chuck Williams’ single store in Sonoma, CA into one of the largest retailers in the country, with some best known and most beloved brands in home furnishings, including Williams – Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm.Our Distribution Centers serve as vital connections between factories and our retail, online and mail-order customers around the world. The Supply Chain environment is dynamic and fast-paced, and the network is expanding rapidly. If you have a background in distribution, manufacturing, engineering, transportation, finance, human resources, or home delivery – and are looking for a job with a strong opportunity for gaining new skills and for advancement – our Supply Chain Organization could be just the place for you.Williams-Sonoma, Inc Supply Chain OverviewBy managing resources responsibly, caring for our people, and uniting around our values, we lead our industry and are proud to be recognized for our continuous action and progress in the following areas: Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies; Forbes Best Employers for Women and Diversity; Newsweek America's Most Responsible Companies; and USA Today Customer Service Champions. These honors reflect that we are truly a people-first organization.Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain14.5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US, Williams-Sonoma has developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of the following:Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet plus another 1.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs.Small package eCommerce distribution centers located in Mississippi and Arizona totaling 3.2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in MississippiSutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling with over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furnitureTransportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN700 associates in our Sourcing offices in 10 countries in Asia and Europe including China, Vietnam, Singapore, India, Italy, and TurkeyThe Senior Controls Engineer position is responsible for holistic controls design, developing standards, developing training documentation, developing Standard Work Practices, documentation, programing, testing, continuous improvement, and helping other team members improve their skills in electrical controls.The Senior Controls Engineer position is located in Olive Branch, MS.You’ll be excited about this opportunity because you will….Design PLC Control/ Power Panels utilizing AutoCAD for panel layout, field device layouts, electrical wiring schematics and make panel component selection using supplier recommended specificationsCreate BOM's for the panel components, field device components and recommended minimum sparesCreate, develop, and document PLC programs from scratch for industrial control systems using Ladder LogicCreate, and read logic and flow diagrams for program design, programming, simulation and testing, start-up, and debug systems utilizing documented punch lists and troubleshooting onsite and remotelyProgram from scratch, Human Machine Interface (HMI) programs for small to large industrial automation projects utilizing AB FactoryTalk View Studio ME software requiredDevelop and implement standard engineering practices including parts sourcing with preferred vendors to leverage pricing agreements, standardizing components and provide detailed documentationDevelop Scope of Work (SOW), cost estimates both internally and externally to provide budget estimatesConsult with In-house operations personnel for troubleshooting electrical/programming-related issuesProvide technical support, problem-solving, maintenance, modifications, and Continuous Improvement using best practices and standards for automated controls systemsProvide direct assistance to employees and contractors to train/troubleshoot electrical/programming issues remotely, as well as in the field, and give recommendations for safety, repair, and upgrade to repetitive issuesDevelopment of specification and standards for procurement and design of electrical control systems (ECS)Check out some of the required qualifications we are looking for in amazing candidates….Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology or Mechatronics or the equivalent from a technical school with a minimum of 5 years as a Controls Engineer at the system architect level in a related industry will be considered in lieu of degreeAt least 10 years’ experience in controls and automationThis is an onsite and in office roleExperience with Rockwell Software Studio5000 and Factory Talk ViewMust have strong ability to diagnose symptoms to component level and determine root cause with or without inputProficient in commissioning conveyor parcel scanner systems using Sick, Cognex, Keyence, and Datalogic systemsProven electrical troubleshooting skills both remotely and on- siteExperience interfacing with Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) for integration to the control systems and in house IT supported Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)Knowledge of industrial control systems protocol, (TCP/IP, Ethernet IP, Devicenet, Control-Net, Profibus, IO-Link etc.) network topology/controls, and networking principlesBe able to troubleshoot and repair utilizing the above communication protocols effectively, (planning networks utilizing Ethernet mapping, scheduling a ControlNet network and commissioning a Devicenet node)Proficient at setting up and commissioning both line scanners and vision-based bar code reader systems using SICK, Cognex, Keyence, Datalogic or other systems from detailed drawing schematicsAbility to use OEM supplied drawing for complex equipment to integrate both controls and safety with existing or new equipment as neededSolid working knowledge of MS Office products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and OutlookAbility to travel (15% yearly and up to 25% as needed)Understanding of power distributionAbility to train other engineers and techniciansKnowledge of ARC Flash safety requirements and NFPA 7OEKnowledge of NECKnowledge of OSHA standardsWe prefer some of these qualities as well….Experience with at least 1 other PLC platform (Siemens, Omron, Wago, Beijer, GE, Beckhoff ect.)Proficient integrating In-Motion Check weighing systems (Cubiscan, Wipotec, Mettler ToledoExperience with RSLogx500, Connected Components Workbench, PowerFlex 800,700,520,40,4 seriesProficient with Autodesk AutoCAD LT required, AutoCAD ElectricalExperience using SCADA/HMI software ex: FactoryTalk View SE, Wonderware, or IgnitionStrong background in working with Electrical and Instrumentation Controls (EIC) in medium to heavy manufacturing or warehouse distribution environmentReview these physical requirements, as they play a major part in this role….Repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, standing, and walkingLifting parts and tools weighing on average 20 pounds, occasionally weighing up to 80 poundsDexterity in eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals) manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfacesOur company benefits are second to none in the industry….Generous discount on all Williams-Sonoma, Inc. brand products401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesPaid vacations, Employee Assistance Programs, Time Off to Volunteer, Matching Gifts Community Service Program, and Holidays (in some locations)Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits, Legal and Identity Protection Plans and Pet InsuranceFor more information on our benefits offers, please visit MyWSIBenefits.comTo learn more about our Supply Chain culture and regional associate events, please visit: https://shorturl.at/R3OAX(Login credentials may be required)EOE