Spreetailโฏpropels brands to increase their ecommerce market share across the globe while improving their operational costs. Learn how we are building one of the fastest-growing ecommerce companies in history:ย www.spreetail.com.ย ย
We are seeking a Systems & Controls Engineerย toย bridgeย day-to-day operational reliabilityย withย forward-looking automation initiatives, ensuring systems are designed, implemented, andย maintainedย to support safe, scalable, and cost-effective operations.ย This role will work closely with theย Senior Manager, Facilities & Engineeringย andย Program Manager, Network Expansionย to evaluate, deploy, and optimize systems including conveyance, controls, and emerging automation technologies (e.g., vision AI, sortation, drones). The roleย is responsible forย ensuringย technical quality, system performance, and sound engineering decisionsย across both existing operations and new initiatives.ย
How you will achieve success:
- Systems & Controls Support:ย Serve as the technical expert for facility and MHE systems across FCs.ย
- Automation & Technology Initiatives:ย Support evaluation and deployment of automation solutions across the network.
- Project Engineering & Execution Support:ย Provide technical support for facility projects and system implementations.ย
- Vendor & Contractor Management:ย Ensure high-quality technical delivery from external partners.ย
- System Performance & Continuous Improvement:ย Drive improvements in system reliability and performance.
What experiences will help you in this role:
- Bachelorโs degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related) or equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of experience supportingย MHE, conveyance, facilities systems, or automation in warehouse, manufacturing, or similar environments.
- Working knowledge of: Conveyance systems and material handling equipment; sensors, photo-eyes, relays, and basic controls concepts; and mechanical and electrical system interactions.
- Experience troubleshooting system-level issues in operational environments.
- Experience working with vendors, contractors, or system integrator.
- Experience supporting automation systems (sortation, robotics, vision systems, etc.)ย and familiarity with controls architecture or PLC-adjacent systems is preferred.ย
In an effort to Makeย Spreetailย Better, weย hireย people that are aligned with our valuesย and are passionate about pursuing ecommerce excellence.ย We believe the right person can learn what is needed toย succeedย in their role, soย weย encourageย job applicants toย apply even if you don't meet all the qualifications listed.ย Weย are looking for diverse backgrounds and perspectives, so weย donโt require college degrees andย welcomeย non-linear career paths.ย Ifย this role highlights your experience and gets you excitedย โ please apply!
What you can expect from us:ย
โขย We provide the flexibility to take care of yourself.ย Spreetail operates in a work culture that promotes results and encourages taking time off when needed. In addition to a generous vacation policy, we also offer paid time-off for your wedding week,ย paid parental leaveย and support for parents of growing families.ย
โขย We celebrate accomplishments.ย Each year at Spreetail is a milestone with the opportunity to receive special gifts, swag store credit, or donations to a nonprofit of your choice. We also recognize people pursuing impacts with Spreetail Spotlight Awards.
โขย We care about your Health & Wellness.ย Spreetail works hard to enhance the employee experience through benefit programs and perks that provide meaningful support. We offer affordable medical, dental and vision plans with coast-to-coast coverage. We also provide free telehealth and on-demand mental health resources.ย Learn more about our benefits & perks package.ย
โขย We create the opportunity to revolutionize your community.ย We encourage Spreetailers to give back and make a social impact, and we offer paid time off to do it.
Spreetail is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Spreetail is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please email hr@spreetail.com.
Please be aware of scammers.ย Spreetail will only contact you through Lever or the spreetail.com domain. Spreetail will never ask candidates for money during the recruitment process. Please reach out to careers@spreetail.com directly if you have any concerns. Emails from @spreetailjobs.com are fraudulent.
#LI-On-site
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.