Description
We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join our team at the Regional Distribution Center in Fridley, MN. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will be a key technical subject matter expert that ensures high equipment availability and optimizes system performance.
You will use preventive and predictive maintenance processes, rapidly troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, and quickly restore equipment to service in support of successful operation of the supply chain facility. You will work with other Target engineers and operational partners to optimize the performance and flow of the material handling equipment and will lead building automation, continuous improvement, and new installation initiatives.
You will serve as an escalated support resource during downtime events, ensuring proper processes and training procedures are implemented as part of root cause analysis, and you will proactively monitor the overall health of the building's material handling equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Proactively monitor and maintain the building's systems, maintaining expertise around all electrical, mechanical and control system communication aspects of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) on site
- 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
Requirements:
- 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
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Paid sick leave
- Paid national holidays
- Paid vacation