System Integration Lead/PM (Stow)

Job Description

Location: Spokane, Washington (On-site)

Open to non-local candidates willing to travel to the area Mon-Fri. Travel (hotel/airfare/car rental) is booked and paid for by Apex Systems and we offer a $75 per diem to cover meals when traveling.

Pay Rate: $60/hour

Role Overview

We are seeking a technical Project Manager (CPM) to support the deployment of advanced robotics systems within fulfillment center environments. This role requires a blend of project management capabilities and hands-on controls engineering expertise, with a focus on field execution, troubleshooting, and system startup. The CPM will play a key role in the rollout of complex robotic stow and pick automation systems, working onsite to interface with engineers and technicians and contribute to issue resolution during deployment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead onsite coordination of robotics deployment activities across stow and pick systems.

• Manage schedules, field execution, and overall project delivery timelines.

• Coordinate with system leads, engineers, and contractors to ensure successful rollout.

• Track progress, risks, and issues, and drive timely resolution.

• Support shift planning and execution in a potential multi-shift environment.

• Act as a technical PM who is productive in the field, not purely administrative.

• Troubleshoot electrical, low-voltage, and industrial network issues in real time.

• Support commissioning and startup of robotic stow and pick systems.

• Collaborate directly with controls engineers and onsite leads to stabilize systems.

• Ensure systems transition from installation to operational readiness.

• Required Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of PLC Commissioning experience, along with Lead and/or PM experience.

Technical Skills:

• Strong hands-on experience with PLCs (programming, troubleshooting, or support), robotic workstations or automation systems, electrical troubleshooting (low-voltage systems), and industrial networking.

• Proven ability to work in onsite, field-based environments for commissioning and deployment.

• Experience troubleshooting powered devices and automation systems.

• Strong communication skills to interface with both technical teams and leadership.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, highly technical deployment environment.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Universal Robots (UR) systems.

• Familiarity with Code Assist PLC tools.

• Prior experience with warehouse automation or fulfillment robotics environments.

• Exposure to stow and pick automation systems.

• Background supporting large-scale robotics or automation deployments.

• Experience working in a technical PM or lead-support capacity.

• Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits

• Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

• Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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