Target · 1 month ago
Senior Systems Engineer - Regional Distribution Center - Rialto, CA
Rialto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$71K/yr - $128K/yrTarget is a leading retailer focused on helping families discover the joy of everyday life. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will optimize system performance and ensure high equipment availability in the supply chain facility, while also training and coaching technicians and maintaining safety protocols.
CommunitiesE-CommerceRetailShopping
Responsibilities
Ensure high equipment availability and optimize system performance
Use preventive and predictive maintenance processes, rapidly troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, and quickly restore equipment to service
Work with other Target engineers and operational partners to optimize the performance and flow of the material handling equipment
Lead building automation, continuous improvement, and new installation initiatives
Serve as an escalated support resource during downtime events, ensuring proper processes and training procedures are implemented as part of root cause analysis
Proactively monitor the overall health of the building’s material handling equipment
Understand material flow optimization, system controls logic, and facilitate and train effective troubleshooting techniques
Proactively monitor and maintain the buildings systems, maintaining expertise around all electrical, mechanical and control system communication aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) on site, including conveyor systems, sortation, robotics, and Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (AS/RS)
Use diagnostic software and tools to collect and analyze data to identify trends and recommend improvements to the building automation
Conduct technical interviews for internal and external technician candidates, evaluate technical skills and abilities, and train and coach internal technicians
Support training plan development and progress follow up
Maintain thorough knowledge and facilitate site training on appropriate safety procedures and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while maintaining equipment (Lock Out/Tag Out, Arc Flash, etc.), and ensure a safe work environment by eliminating potential equipment safety hazards
Qualification
Required
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)
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits and programs, which may include medical, vision, dental, life insurance and more
401(k)
Employee discount
Short term disability
Long term disability
Paid sick leave
Paid national holidays
Paid vacation
Company
Target
Target is a retailing company providing access to a wide selection of products such as furniture, electronics, toys, and others.
Founded in 1962
10001+ employees
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Brian Cornell
CEO
Jim Lee
EVP and Chief Financial Officer
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