Systems Automation Expert

Job Overview:

The Control Systems Lead is a critical role that requires expertise in maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying material handling equipment control systems to ensure operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and troubleshoot PLC ladder logic for MHE systems, including PLC/PC Controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, Device Net, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, variable frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
• Act as escalation support for the control systems technician team, escalating downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for support to restore equipment operation.
• Monitor MHE Metrics and partner with facilities/client operations teams to deploy system performance improvements within the fulfillment center.
• Apply subject matter expertise in MHE and electronic systems to maximize equipment availability to production.
• Perform and utilize fulfillment center system assessments to identify opportunities in improving utilization of systems/equipment.
• Partner with facility operations leadership, equipment vendors, and parts suppliers to plan and coordinate new technology installations, acting as the technical consultant for capital projects within the building.
• Work within the cross-site network to provide support and guidance for other fulfillment centers, requiring minimal travel and occasional dial-ins.
• Communicate technical issues and project timelines with building leadership, operations, and the maintenance team, explaining production impacts and working closely with operations and engineering to ensure a thorough understanding of impact to systems.
• Develop system documentation and Standard Work instruction for the operations team, minimizing the risk of downtime caused by human error from the maintenance and operations team.
• Develop and/or maintain training documentation on relevant control systems and provide training on control Systems to technicians.
• Develop maintenance procedures to maximize the usable life of assets and provide the greatest equipment availability to production.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience using RSLogix 5000 to troubleshoot, program, and modify PLC code.
• Experience with robotics systems components, HMI components, PLC failures, device failures, and industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting of 24VDC up to 480V 3-phase systems.
• Understanding of messaging protocols within a Warehouse Management System software as well as Warehouse Control Systems.
• Strong reasoning, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret and modify mechanical/electrical drawings and P&ID's.
• Ability to identify, maintain, and utilize SCADA Systems and KPI's.
• Able to access all areas and levels of the facility.
• Ability to interpret, understand, and design policies & procedures and relate them to others.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• Systems Controls knowledge and programming experience using RSlogix 5000.
• Field Service Engineering Experience.
• Systems Trainer or training experience.
• Experience with a wide range of conveying and sortation's systems.
• Experience with advanced automation control systems.
• Experience with industrial robotics.
• Project Management experience.

Estimated Salary: $44.69 per hour