Piper Companies · 12 hours ago
Automation and Controls Engineer - Automated Warehouse
Cary, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$70/hr - $70/hrPiper Companies is seeking a Controls & Warehouse Automation Engineer with experience in integrating PLC-driven automation with enterprise warehouse management systems. The role involves leading the testing and commissioning of warehouse automation systems and ensuring seamless interaction between operational technology and IT systems.
Management Consulting
Responsibilities
Lead the testing, commissioning, and debugging of PLC-controlled warehouse automation systems
Translate functional requirements from SAP EWM or other WMS into real-time WCS and equipment-level commands
Validate correct routing, material flow logic, and execution of warehouse orders across automated systems
Integrate automation systems with enterprise IT infrastructure including Active Directory and secure network environments
Develop, troubleshoot, and optimize PLC programs, preferably within Siemens environments
Work with commercial or custom Warehouse Control Systems (WCS)
Serve as a subject matter expert on how WCS platforms coordinate between WMS and physical automation such as PLCs, SCADA, conveyors, robotics, and other MHE
Qualification
Required
Proven experience commissioning and debugging automated warehouse systems integrated with WMS/EWM platforms
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure / cybersecurity for industrial automation environments
Advanced PLC programming skills; Siemens experience strongly preferred
Working knowledge of at least one major WCS platform or equivalent custom system
Deep functional understanding of how warehouse management, control, and automation layers interact
Preferred
Experience in highly automated distribution centers, logistics operations, or advanced manufacturing
Familiarity with SCADA systems, industrial networking, or OT/IT convergence initiatives
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, operations, and systems integrators
Benefits
Company subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Payment mixes with Holiday and PTO available
Company
Piper Companies
At Piper, we obsess about the success of our customers and consultants.
Founded in 2011
501-1000 employees
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Justin Jordan
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