Senior Controls Engineer

Description

Role: Senior Controls Engineer

Department: Automaton Engineering

Location: Hybrid, Nashville, TN

Employment Type: Full-Time

Storage Solutions is seeking a Senior Electrical/Controls Engineer to support the design, development, and commissioning of automated material handling systems for customers across North America. This role plays a critical part in delivering complex automation projects, including electrical design, controls architecture, PLC programming, and on‑site commissioning. The ideal candidate is a proactive, technically strong engineer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and collaborates closely with project managers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams throughout the full project lifecycle.

• Provide engineering for the implementation of projects within the automated material handling industry to meet each customer’s unique requirements.
• Work closely with Project Managers on implementing the full project lifecycle including design drawings and layouts, interfacing with suppliers, developing installation packages, and supporting installation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently while meeting project schedules and budgets.
• Review customer specifications to ensure compliance.
• Perform engineering calculations to support design work.
• Participate in design review and customer review meetings.
• Supporting the project manager in technical clarifications with suppliers.
• Conduct site inspections to validate proper installation of equipment (as needed).
• Support supplier and subcontractor selections through quotation analysis.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts and ideas to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Provide mentoring to other team members within the department.
• Support the continuous improvement of electrical engineering standard documentation and procedures to improve the quality and efficiency of the Electrical Engineering department.
• Take ownership of the assigned Electrical Engineering responsibilities of a project to ensure success.
• Participate in risk assessment meetings.
• Develop electrical schematics and panel design using AutoCAD electrical.
• Develop control system network topology and architecture.
• Develop PLC ladder logic programming.
• On‑site testing, commissioning, startup and customer acceptance.
• Industrial controls device configuration and setup.

• BS Electrical Engineering or other relevant field or equivalent work experience.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in standard design of relevant material handling equipment and general operational knowledge of distribution centers with a focus on automated warehouse technology.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Must understand industry engineering/design concepts and practices.
• Ability to interact with all levels of management, clients, and vendors.
• Possess and maintain a high degree of safety awareness during the design phase.
• Technical understanding and primary experience in the processing of projects.
• Professional experience in a comparable position is desirable.
• Familiarity with Conveyor/Sortation Goods‑To‑Person, AS/RS, AGVs, AMRs Case & Piece Picking or Palletizing & Depalletizing Systems a plus.
• Knowledgeable of electrical and controls engineering theories and principles.
• Experience in implementing and commissioning automated equipment.

• Attention to detail.
• Fast paced multi‑tasker.
• Good organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic.
• Solution‑oriented thinking and strength in communications.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently, retain a sense of urgency and meet strict timelines.
• Responding to communications and following up in a timely manner.
• Strong leadership and collaboration skills.
• Strong teamwork skills with a proven ability to interact and collaborate effectively with other disciplines to convey technical requirements and design considerations.

• Sitting in front of a computer for extended periods of time will be required.
• Traveling as needed for project support. Overnight Travel up to 25%…