Controls System Technician

The Control Systems Technician will be working within a 24x7 warehouse/logistics environment providing operations and maintenance services to controls, focusing on equipment troubleshooting and maintaining material handling equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, scales, HMI systems, and control cabinets.

Responsibilities will include:

• Maintain material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Monitor Material Handling Technicians metrics and partner with facilities/operations for system performance issues.
• Utilize FC System Assessment reports to improve material handling system performance through maintaining and repairing identified deficiencies.
• Utilize FC network support resources for guidance and assistance, and provide assistance to peers, as needed.
• Communicate technical issues to Facilities and Operations management.

Physical Demands:

Repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, standing, and walking

Lifting parts and tools weighing on average 20 pounds, occasionally weighing up to 80 pounds

Dexterity in eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals) manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)

Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces

Basic Qualifications:

Associates degree in electronic technology or related field or equivalent experience

Ability to identify, maintain and troubleshoot AB RS LOGIX 5000 PLC's and PLC components

Ability to identify and maintain Robotics system components

Ability to identify, maintain, and troubleshoot HMI components

Ability to identify, maintain, and troubleshoot control network components

Ability to identify, maintain, and troubleshoot Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components.

Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems

Understand concepts of Warehouse Management System Software including Warehouse control systems

Reasoning, analytical and problem solving skills

Ability to interpret drawings both mechanical and electrical

Ability to identify, maintain, and utilize SCADA systems and KPI's

Ability to train others with lesser skills

Ability to access all levels and areas of the facility

Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures and relate them to others