Controls Co-Op

Serving the needs of all families with young children, Carter’s Inc. is the largest North American apparel retailer exclusively for babies and young children, encompassing Carter’s, OshKosh B’gosh, Skip*Hop and Little Planet brands. Meaningful work, constant learning, genuine people, and a community guided by core values that promote inclusion and innovation is in everything we do. There are many reasons to build your career at Carter's.

The Controls Co-Op will be responsible for learning the foundational functions of the Controls team within a highly automated distribution center. The process for facilitating this learning will be a structured, hands-on approach in which the co-op is exposed to warehouse automation systems, industrial controls, and the technologies that support daily operations.

The Co-op will work closely with Controls Engineers and Maintenance Leadership to support system monitoring, troubleshooting, data analysis, and project initiatives focused on improving equipment uptime, system reliability, and operational efficiency. This role is based in our Braselton distribution center, an on-site work environment.

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  At the completion of the Co-Op, the Co-Op will have a strong understanding of how automated material handling and control systems (conveyors, sortation, ASRS, robotics, etc.) enable the flow of product throughout the distribution center and support overall system reliability and efficiency.

• Observe the daily performance of automated systems and assist in monitoring system health, downtime trends, and throughput to identify issues and improvement opportunities.

• Support troubleshooting efforts related to control hardware and software, including PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and industrial networks, under the guidance of Controls Engineers.

• Collect, analyze, and interpret operational data to identify bottlenecks, root causes of downtime, and opportunities to improve uptime and performance.

• Partner with Controls Engineers and Maintenance Leadership on small projects such as system modifications, preventive maintenance improvements, documentation updates, or continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support the creation and maintenance of SOPs, equipment documentation, schematics, and technical manuals to improve knowledge sharing and standardization.

• Collaborate with operations, IT, and maintenance teams to ensure automation systems are operating safely, efficiently, and in alignment with business needs.

• Promote teamwork within the distribution center by working cross-functionally and contributing to shared operational and reliability goals.

• Participate in a control-focused project that supports distribution center objectives related to uptime, reliability, efficiency, or system performance.

We’d Love to hear from you if: (Requirements section)

Must have:

• In pursuit of a degree in Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics, Computer Engineering, or related filed

• Basic knowledge of PLCs, control systems, or programming languages

• Ability to stand and work for long periods of time and lift up to fifty pounds repetitively

Preferred skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a warehouse environment

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new tasks and challenges.

• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving ability

Additional information:

• Relocation assistance not available for this role.

Carters is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.