About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer for our Regional Distribution Center in Huntsville, AL to ensure high equipment availability and optimize system performance. As a key technical subject matter expert, you will use preventive and predictive maintenance processes, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, and restore equipment to service. You will work with other engineers and operational partners to optimize the performance and flow of material handling equipment and lead building automation, continuous improvement, and new installation initiatives.

Location: Madison, Alabama, US

Employment Type: Full-time

Salary: $73,000 - $132,000 USD annually

Responsibilities

Ensure high equipment availability and optimize system performance.
Use preventive and predictive maintenance processes.
Rapidly troubleshoot equipment breakdowns and restore equipment to service.
Work with other engineers and operational partners to optimize material handling equipment performance.
Lead building automation, continuous improvement, and new installation initiatives.
Serve as an escalated support resource during downtime events.
Conduct technical interviews, evaluate technical skills, and train and coach internal technicians.
Maintain thorough knowledge and facilitate site training on appropriate safety procedures and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Requirements

Two or four-year Degree in Electrical or Controls Engineering or equivalent degree / experience.
Available to work all days and shifts (24 hours a day, 7 days a week operation, including holidays).
Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems.
Experience with installing and maintaining many types of software and hardware.
Strong organization and problem-solving skills with a drive for results and the ability to handle multiple tasks and teams.

Extensive experience in the following areas:

Automated conveyor systems and controls
Work order management
Preventive/predictive maintenance procedures
Blueprint and schematic reading
Industrial Electrical
HMI interfaces and programming
Industrial Controls
Industrial Electronics
Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs
Server based controls
National Electrical Code (NEC)

We Offer

Competitive salary range of $73,000 - $132,000 USD annually.
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, and more.
401(k) with 5% eligible contribution matching.
Employee discount, short term disability, long term disability, paid sick leave, paid national holidays, and paid vacation.
Industry-leading education assistance benefit, Dream to Be, offering tuition-free programs to support your growth.
Team Target discount with 10% off at all Target stores and Target.com, 20% off wellness products, and 20% off adult owned-brand apparel and accessories.

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Senior Systems Engineer-Regional Distribution Center- Huntsville, AL

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