What are the responsibilities and job description for the Industrial Automation Specialist position at Williams-Sonoma, Inc. Supply Chain?
About Williams-Sonoma DC - Litchfield Park, AZ
">As a leader in the home furnishings industry, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. continues to drive innovation and growth through our Supply Chain Organization. We're seeking an experienced Senior Controls Engineer to join our team in Litchfield Park, AZ.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in electrical control systems and automation, with a focus on designing, developing, and implementing solutions that meet our high standards. This role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution and contribute to our company's success.
Our operation includes:
- Over 4,000 Full-Time Associates across the Supply Chain
- 5M square feet of small parcel, personalization, furniture, and manufacturing space in the domestic US
We have developed an agile and capable distribution network consisting of:
- Large package / furniture distribution centers located in Southern California, Northern California, Texas, Georgia, and New Jersey totaling 9.2M square feet of standalone final-mile furniture hubs
- 2M square feet, consisting of over 1,000 full-time associates and 1,500 seasonal/temporary associates in Mississippi
- Sutter Street Manufacturing upholstery factories located in North Carolina and Mississippi totaling over 1,400 full-time employees producing approximately $900 million to $1 billion in sales of upholstered furniture
- Transportation Department for Ocean, Air, Trucking, and Rail consisting of over 30 transportation professionals located in Memphis, TN
The Senior Controls Engineer position is responsible for holistic controls design, developing standards, developing training documentation, developing Standard Work Practices, documentation, programming, testing, continuous improvement, and helping other team members improve their skills in electrical controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop PLC Control/Power Panels using AutoCAD
- Create and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM's) for panel components and field devices
- Develop and document PLC programs from scratch for industrial control systems
- Implement standard engineering practices, including parts sourcing and documentation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience in controls and automation
- Strong background in electrical control systems and automation
- Experience with Rockwell Software Studio5000 and Factory Talk View
- Proficient in commissioning conveyor parcel scanner systems
- Proven electrical troubleshooting skills
- Knowledge of industrial control systems protocol and networking principles
