Controls & Deployment Engineer

Controls & Deployment Engineer

The Job

As a Controls & Deployment Engineer at Geek+, you'll sit at the intersection of automation engineering and field operations - owning both the technical controls work and the end-to-end deployment of our robotic systems at customer sites. You'll serve as a primary point of contact for project managers, supply chain specialists, service program managers, vendors, and customers, while also serving as the technical authority on PLC/controls integration across AMR deployments. The ideal candidate brings hands-on industrial controls experience, strong field judgment, and the drive to see complex robotic systems go live and perform.

Responsibilities

Deployment & Project Execution

• Lead onsite implementation planning including scope, budget, schedule, and subcontracting, and integrate with the master project plan.
• Manage implementation timelines by closely coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, particularly supply chain on delivery schedules.
• Conduct hardware inspections, quality control checks, and pre-deployment testing to identify and resolve issues before go-live.
• Prepare hardware environments for SIT, UAT, and Performance Testing and actively participate in testing phases.
• Lead, manage, and mentor contractor teams on-site, setting clear expectations and monitoring performance and quality.

Controls & Automation Engineering

• Program, configure, and troubleshoot PLC systems (Allen-Bradley/Studio 5000 and Siemens/TIA Portal) in support of AMR deployments.
• Verify and troubleshoot I/O signals, wiring, signal flow, and field device integration independently.
• Support safety control systems and safety device integration across projects, with particular focus on SkyCube/vertical lift applications.
• Distinguish and resolve hardware, software, communication, and configuration-related issues during commissioning and field operations.
• Provide remote controls support across multiple active sites simultaneously.

Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement

• Diagnose and resolve hardware and controls-related problems - both remotely and on-site - to minimize downtime and ensure optimal robot performance.
• Document all issues, solutions, and best practices in a clear, organized manner; develop training materials and implementation guides.
• Contribute insights on the latest advancements in AMR hardware and controls technology to strengthen Geek+'s competitive edge.
• Develop and deliver training to customers, team members, and service partners.

Requirements

• Experience in warehouse automation, manufacturing automation, or electrical/mechanical installation.
• Proficiency with PLC systems - Allen-Bradley (Studio 5000) and/or Siemens (TIA Portal) hands-on experience required.
• Ability to independently troubleshoot control systems, field devices, and automation architectures.
• Strong project coordination skills - able to manage implementation across client operations & IT teams and site contractors.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Quick learner; comfortable adapting to new technology and complex problems in the field.
• Positive, can-do attitude with genuine enthusiasm for problem-solving.
• Proficiency in MS Office and online collaboration tools.
• Ability to travel 80%+ (client sites Monday-Friday).
• Must not require visa sponsorship.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or 3-5 years of equivalent industry experience.
• Experience with safety control systems and safety devices.
• HMI programming experience.
• Familiarity with industrial networking concepts.
• Experience with robotic systems or AMR platforms.
• Bilingual (English and Mandarin) is a plus.