Mechanical / Controls Engineering Job Listing at Hobby Lobby Stores in Oklahoma City, OK (Job ID 832279)

Description

Hobby Lobby Distribution is responsible for receiving, storing and shipping merchandise to all of Hobby Lobby's 1,000+ retail stores around the country. Hobby Lobby Distribution has one central Distribution Center, with 11 buildings comprising over 12 million square feet. 

These buildings contain 50+ miles of conveyor; several automated picking systems; automated vehicles and storage/retrieval systems; 600+ pieces of lift and transportation equipment; and other industrial machinery.
The Hobby Lobby Mechanical Engineering Department is responsible for the design, installation, maintenance and improvement of all industrial equipment and material handling equipment for Hobby Lobby Distribution. 

The responsibilities of Hobby Lobby Mechanical Engineers include, but are not limited to:

• Procuring and analyzing data in order to recommend process improvements.
• Improving the safety and function of existing automated systems using industrial controls, software applications and mechanical design.
• Working together with Industrial Engineering, Software Engineering, and Warehouse Management to design material handling systems.
• Managing installation and commissioning of automated systems and equipment.
• Supporting maintenance managers and maintenance technicians.

• PLC and other industrial application programming.
• Programming including Python, Java, SQL Server.
• SCADA systems such as Ignition or Kepware.
• Industrial networking design and troubleshooting.
• AutoCAD and other drafting tools for design of mechanical and control systems.
• Thorough documentation and technical writing.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Effective communication skills with co-workers, vendors and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with multiple technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated adaptability to align personal goals with company objectives.
• Demonstrated passion and perseverance to meet long term goals.

• Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Controls, or Computer Engineering.
• At least 2 years working with industrial machinery.
• Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems and schematics.

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Benefits
• 401(k) Program with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Sick / Personal Pay (SPP) 
• Employee Discount
• Life Insurance and Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Integris Clinic and Pharmacy on campus
• Chaplain Services on campus

Safety Sensitive position - subject to drug and alcohol testing.  

Hobby Lobby Stores, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
For reasonable accommodation of disability during the hiring process call (800) 200-1494.