Job Description

Description

We collaborate and innovate

Our North American Supply Chain network brings technology and people together in innovative ways to deliver stateoftheart products, services, and expertise. Our extensive portfolio of opportunities span from traditional inventory, fulfillment and delivery to specialized strategy, automation, engineering, analytics, leadership, and logistics. Our diverse network paired with a continued commitment to and investment in our people, process, platforms and the communities in which we live and serve are the foundation on which we build our bright future.

If you are interested in leveraging your talents to drive innovation, customer satisfaction, market growth, personal development and industry change in a dynamic team work environment---please explore the opportunities within our world class Supply Chain team!

Position Summary:

The Staples Controls and Automation Group (CAG) is the primary driver of innovation within the Staples North American delivery network. The CAG Engineers have a wide variety of skills including software engineering, controls engineering, electrical engineering, systems design, problem solving, communication and leadership skills. They are part of diverse teams, with members from many different departments, so they must be able to gain the trust of others and work well in a team environment to ensure successful completion of high profile projects.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

* Working with multiple cross functional engineers to bring a solution from concept to reality.
* Work closely with cross functional teams to integrate conveyer control solutions, automated material handling equipment, and autonomous vehicles.
* Create and maintain electrical schematic drawings.
* Develop and debug controls system software.
* Ability to provide technical expertise in controls and electrical engineering.
* Perform on-site commissioning support when required.
* Perform necessary electrical field wiring.
* Perform necessary mechanical installation when required.
* Perform design and code reviews.

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

* Bachelors or Masters in: Controls Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
* 7+ years of experience in control systems engineering with a Bachelors degree or 3+ years with a Masters degree.
* Familiarity with the following programming languages: Ladder Logic, C
* Familiarity with the following software platforms: Studio 5000/RSLogix, FactoryTalk View, and AutoCAD.
* Ability to Lead and/or assist in project definition, specification, purchasing follow-through to installation
* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills in software and hardware.
* Excellent written and oral communications skills, strong interpersonal skills, detail oriented and the ability to conduct meetings and presentations with associates from all levels of management.
* Job will require up to a maximum of 50% travel.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Understanding of servo drive and VFD functionality.
* Working knowledge of industrial control systems equipment.
* Motion control experience.
* SQL Management experience.
* Understanding of computer networking concepts and architecture
* Warehouse operations management experience or experience with warehouse management and/or execution systems.

Staples is The Worklife Fulfillment Company, helping businesses of all sizes be more productive, connected and inspired. With dedicated account teams, category professionals, innovative brands and a curated product assortment for business, Staples provides customized solutions to help organizations achieve their goals. Interested in joining the team? Check out our perks and benefits!

Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.