Systems Controls Engineer

Grainger

Systems Controls Engineer maintaining conveyor and automation systems at Grainger. Ensuring uptime and optimizing building systems for the distribution center.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeHockley • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,000 - $158,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize all conveyor, automation, and building systems
Ensure maximum uptime through proactive preventive maintenance
Serve as primary responder for complex system issues
Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control system components
Manage the scope, timeline, and execution of controls-related capital projects
Provide training and mentorship to technicians

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree in engineering, electrical or related technical field required
Bachelor's degree preferred
5+ years of experience in facilities or equipment maintenance
2 years on Dematic or similar conveyor systems
Experience in troubleshooting, maintaining, and optimizing automated distribution and building systems
Completion of technical training in electronic controls, power distribution, and PLC troubleshooting
Ability to travel up to 40%

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist
18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees
6 company holidays per year
6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period
Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing
Free access to financial counseling, education, and tools
Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and paid leave for birth parents and non-birth parents

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Hard Skills & Tools

troubleshootingdiagnosingrepairingpreventive maintenanceautomated distribution systemsbuilding systemselectrical systemspneumatic systemshydraulic systemsPLC troubleshooting

Soft Skills

mentorshiptrainingproblem-solvingcommunicationproject management

Certifications

Associate’s degree in engineeringBachelor's degree in engineering or related field