Control Systems Lead - Material Handling

Company: Job Juncture
Location: Detroit
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

Work in an essential industry as a Controls Systems Lead that offers stability, competitive pay and great benefits.

In this role you will provide support within fulfillment center operations, focusing on maintaining, troubleshooting and modifying material handling control systems equipment to ensure operational performance of material handling equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
 

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• Maintains, troubleshoots, and modifies software programs for 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.
  
• Provides first level escalation support for the Control Systems Teams.
  
• Escalates downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for support to restore equipment operations.
  
• Monitors MHE metrics and partners with facilities/operations for system performance issues both with assigned FC and with like systems in similar FC systems.
  
• Utilizes FC system assessments to assess material handling system performance.
  
• Partners with Facility Operations Leadership, equipment vendors and parts suppliers to plan and coordinate new technology installations. Acts as the technical consultant for capital projects inside the buildings.
  
• Communicates technical issues and project timelines with building leadership, operations and the maintenance team.
  
• Provides explanations of the production impacts and works closely with operations and engineering to ensure a thorough understanding of impact to systems.
  
• Utilizes FC network support resources for guidance and assistance.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  Qualifications:
   
  
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  • Associates Degree (AA/AS) in Mechanical or Electrical field of study, Bachelor's degree preferred.
    
  • 3-5 years of experience in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or other related engineering
    
  • Experience with means to identify, maintain, and troubleshoot AB RS LOGIX 500 PLC's, SCADA systems, along with PLC, Robotics systems, HMI, and control network components and motor controls.
    
  • Experience with 480V 3-Phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems
    
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. (Ability to effectively present information.)
    
  • Strong organizational and analytical skills.
    
  • Ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable and courteous service to customers.
    
  • Requires basic knowledge of financial terms and principles. Ability to calculate simple figures such as percentages.
    
  • Basic skills with Microsoft Office Outlook.
    
  • Physical requirements include stooping, standing, walking, climbing stairs / ladders and ability to lift.
    
  • Experience with advanced automation controls systems, Industrial robotics, and ASRS systems preferred.
    
     

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