Senior Electrical Controls Engineer

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 
What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Are you ready to lead transformative engineering projects that shape the future of supply chain sustainability? CHEP is looking for a Sr Electrical Controls Engineer to join our team remotely, in support of global projects!
The Senior Electrical Controls Engineer will lead the development and support of complex automated solutions allowing CHEP to reach its goals of a touchless plant. The Senior Electrical Controls Engineer will apply knowledge of engineering principles to support the development of automated solutions, programmable logic control systems (PLCs), instrumentation and IT Solutions.
This role will provide senior level Electrical Controls support for new and old technologies in CHEP. This might include technologies involving Networking, Vision, RFID, Programming, Marking, or other systems that support team activities.
*This position requires up to 50% travel. Candidates must live near a major US airport with ability to travel regularly.

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Lead the full lifecycle of engineering projects, from concept development and design to commissioning and operational handoff, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and operational objectives.
• Ensure adherence to global safety standards (e.g., ISO, OSHA), risk assessments, and regulatory requirements during the design, installation, and operational phases of projects.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process optimization, focusing on reliability, maintainability, and productivity to reduce downtime and improve system performance.
• Act as a subject matter expert, providing guidance on engineering best practices, troubleshooting issues, and mentoring junior engineers to foster technical growth and innovation.
• Partner with Operations, IT, Safety, and other stakeholders to align project objectives, address technical challenges, and drive seamless integration across functions.
• Oversee supplier and contractor activities, ensuring adherence to standards, timelines, and budget constraints during project execution.
• Develop training materials and upskill teams on new technologies, systems, and best practices, ensuring proper documentation and operational handoff.

Experience- What you will bring

• Experience in Electrical/Control systems in a relay/PLC based controls design,
• development, implementation in a fast-paced industrial, logistics, production manufacturing environment
• Operations experience, supporting production
• Project engineering and/or related project management experience
• Experience with Simulation Data Collection and Application
• Experience with safety programming with Rockwell Studio 5000 and Asset Centre
• Experience with networked devices using EtherNet or DeviceNet
• Experience with electrical theory, Robotics, Controls components, automated equipment
• Demonstrated experience with Functional Safety standards (IEC 62061, IEC 13849, or IEC 61508)
• Experience with conveyor, sortation, scanning/vision, shuttle systems, AMRs and robotics

Skills & Knowledge

• Degree in Electrical engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field
• Proficiency with Rockwell devices
• Basic Knowledge of Robotic Safety and programming
• Familiar with 13849-1 [ISO standard]
• Able to work in a remote environment

What we Offer:

• Competitive Pay + Annual Bonus
• Benefits Day 1!
• 401K w/ company match (up to 4%)
• FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance!!
• Employee Stock Match Program!
• Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and MORE!

Remote Type

Fully Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Adaptability, Empathy, Experimentation, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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