Controls Technician I

Cencora • Whitestown, IN

77d

About The Position

Our team members are at the heart of everything we do. At Cencora, we are united in our responsibility to create healthier futures, and every person here is essential to us being able to deliver on that purpose. If you want to make a difference at the center of health, come join our innovative company and help us improve the lives of people and animals everywhere. This role is supporting our AmerisourceBergen business, which offers supply chain services to healthcare providers and health systems in the United States. Under general supervision of the Systems Manager, responsible for supporting the effective use and functionality of the automated equipment within a fully automated Distribution Center. This role has the responsibility to 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.

Requirements

• Requires some technical vocational training, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Normally requires one (1) to two (2) years related and progressively responsible experience; strong electrical background preferred.
• Strong technical and operational knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic equipment and systems.
• 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 read electrical schematic, wiring diagrams, and PLC ladder and block logic.
• Working knowledge of computer systems and personal computers.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective use and functionality of automated equipment within a fully automated Distribution Center.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues.
• Test, replace, or repair electrical systems including single phase or three phase electrical systems up to 600volts.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance tasks to ensure continued productivity with warehouse operations.
• Maintain CMMS/EAM system on repairs required and performed on equipment in the Distribution Center.
• Manage the inventory of spare parts.
• Complete testing of equipment and instrumentation systems including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, and water treatment chemicals.
• Oversee maintenance, modifications, and/or system upgrades of Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System controls.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision care.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits focusing on physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness.
• Support for working families, including backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• Variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, and volunteer activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees