Controls Technician I - Nights

Cencora

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is in support of Cencora's distribution services in the US operating through our AmerisourceBergen business. The Controls Technician I, under the general supervision of the Systems Manager, is responsible for supporting the effective use and functionality of the automated equipment within a fully automated Distribution Center. This role involves diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical issues, testing, and replacing or repairing electrical systems. The associate will read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC ladder and block logic, and will be responsible for loading programs or configuring PLCs and HMIs. This position is categorized as compliance critical and requires responsibility for ensuring continual and proper compliance with all division, corporate, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED.
One (1) to two (2) years related and progressively responsible experience.
Strong technical and operational knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and systems.
Strong aptitude for repair and maintenance activities.
Ability to read and interpret CAD layouts, illustrated parts breakdown (IPB) diagrams, and electrical circuitry diagrams and drawings.
Ability to diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues.
Ability to test equipment and instrumentation system including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, and water treatment chemicals.
Working knowledge of computer systems and personal computers.
Computer hardware experience including the installation and setup of hard drives, RAM, network cards, monitor cards, and motherboards.
Computer software experience including MS office (Excel, Word, IM), MHE software such as RSLogix, Sort Director, GSMi, IPoint, Flex Sort, etc.
Strong analytical skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
Ability to identify facilities-related maintenance problems and implement standard courses of action to resolve problems within established project timeframes and administrative and technical requirements.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Some technical vocational training, or equivalent combination of experience and education a PLUS.
Strong electrical background preferred.
Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues, along with testing, replacement or repair electrical systems including single phase or three phase electrical systems up to 600volts, AC or DC motors, power supplies, frequency drives, servo drives, transformers, motor starters, proximity sensors, encoders, photo eyes, programmable logic Controllers (PLC), HMI’s, PLC Inputs/Outputs.
Read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, PLC ladder and block logic, loading programs or configuring PLC’s, HMI, and scanners.
Complete testing of equipment and instrumentation system including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, and water treatment chemicals.
Complete the installation and setup of hard drives, RAM, network cards, monitor cards, and motherboards, along with utilizing MS office (Excel, Word, IM), MHE software such as RSLogix, Sort Director, GSMi, IPoint, Flex Sort, etc.
Ensures effective preventative maintenance plans and schedules for all facility equipment and systems.
Diagnoses Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System-related error conditions occurring in the Distribution Center and repairs appropriately.
Oversees any maintenance, modifications, and/or system upgrades of Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System controls.
Assesses the efficiency of materials handling equipment and automated picking systems and defines necessary modifications.
Performs routine preventive maintenance tasks to ensure continued productivity with warehouse operations.
Maintains CMMS/EAM system on repairs required and performed on equipment in the Distribution Center.
Manages the inventory of spare parts.
Performs related duties as assigned.