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Sr Controls & Automation Engineer at Stord | LAYIQ

Technical Architecture & Innovation Strategy
Serve as the lead technical authority within the innovation lab
Define control systems architecture and integration roadmaps connecting frontier robotics with Stord’s internal software ecosystem
Vendor Evaluation & Strategic Selection
Partner with lab leadership to evaluate and validate emerging automation and robotics providers
Narrow vendor ecosystem to a small set of strategic, long-term partners based on performance, scalability, and integration viability
Systems Integration & Orchestration
Lead integration of diverse automation systems, including mobile robotics, picking systems, and sortation technologies
Ensure seamless data and control flow across PLC, WCS, and WMS layers
Lab-to-Production Scale Strategy
Develop deployment frameworks, technical standards, and operational documentation
Enable transition of validated lab concepts into scalable, high-throughput distribution environments
Robotics & Automation Evaluation
Evaluate, install, and test technologies such as AMRs, robotic picking systems, goods-to-person solutions, and sortation automation
Assess systems based on reliability, integration complexity, operational impact, and ROI
Rapid Prototyping & Experimental Design
Lead rapid experimentation and simulation of control system capabilities
Build high-iteration test environments where underperforming systems are iterated or decommissioned based on measurable outcomes
Controls Systems Engineering & Integration
Act as SME for PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, servo systems, and industrial controls
Develop and maintain standard code libraries, electrical schematics, troubleshooting guides, and as-built documentation
Performance Validation & Root Cause Analysis
Evaluate automation systems for operational readiness, reliability, and human-system interaction
Conduct structured root cause analysis to resolve integration challenges
Identify cases where robotics solutions are not yet viable or cost-effective
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Automation, or related field
8+ years of hands-on experience in high-volume manufacturing or warehouse automation environments
Expert-level PLC programming (Allen-Bradley, Siemens), HMI development, and industrial networking (EtherNet/IP, Profinet)
Proven ownership of multi-million-dollar automation projects from architecture through commissioning
Strong ability to document technical findings, experiments, and system learnings
Ability to travel domestically 25% annually.
Bonus Points: Experience with high-density warehouse automation and robotics platforms (AMRs, robotic picking, G2P systems)
Prior experience in R&D or innovation lab environments running automation experiments
Familiarity with WMS, WES, and WCS architectures and their interaction with automation systems
Experience partnering with robotics OEMs or automation vendors in live pilot or production environments

Sr Controls & Automation Engineer

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