Automation Technician Engineer (Contractor Conversion)

Cardinal Health•Piedmont, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Engineering is responsible for performing research and analyses to develop design options for components, products, systems and processes. Operation Engineering applies engineering principles and is responsible for oversight of consistent, safe, and efficient operation of automated equipment and systems, along with preventative maintenance, within a distribution center. Uses working understanding of PLCs, robotics control systems and machine operation to repair/replace control devices, operate automation software and troubleshoot challenges. Accountable for improving system reliability, minimizing downtime, reducing operational costs, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations and quality standards.

Requirements

High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred
Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments
Demonstrates expert understanding of all levels of the job family and has thorough knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility
Takes the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing assignments
May provide technical guidance and training to others
Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications
Works on complex problems that require independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issue
Makes recommendation for new or revised processes and has a role on the implementation
Adheres to all quality guidelines
Works with minimal degree of supervision
Has latitude to make decisions in exceptional circumstances within established guidelines
Provides guidance to less experienced team members
May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise

Nice To Haves

4+ years of experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Overseeing and maintaining an operational readiness of SLAM at our fully automated locations.
Inventory and account for repair parts for SLAM
Ordering repair parts for SLAM as they are consumed.
Implementing and managing the reliability-based maintenance function. This position also executes equipment inspection and monitoring programs; defines and implements maintenance best practices to improve overall mechanical equipment uptime; and continuously evaluates current maintenance, operations and reliability methods and implements changes to enhance effectiveness at increasing value-maximizing performance.
Monitoring operation and maintain robots, conveyors, and other mechanical and electrical equipment; reviewing logs as necessary to assure proper operation of equipment; responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions on an as need/requested basis.
Performing preventive maintenance tasks when required per manufacturing standard and frequencies, utilizing a CMMS.
Overseeing repairs and PMs of equipment and implements frequency of repair and/or PM per manufactures recommendations, standards, and warranty compliance.
Ensuring the availability of an adequate inventory of tools and other supplies to operate all associated automation, including PSI.
Overseeing the activities of contractors working, operational demonstrations, or training sessions within the SLAM line.