Controls Technician II

Cencora

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is supporting our AmerisourceBergen business, which offers supply chain services to healthcare providers and health systems in the United States. The associate must use technical knowledge and skills to diagnose electrical controls issues to a component level, which includes diagnosis of capacitors, inductors, diodes, LED, and transistors. Diagnosis will include pressure transducers, flow meters, photo voltaic sensors, bridge and full wave rectifiers. This position is responsible for programming basic changes to PLC Controllers including modifying timing, adding alarms and logic for additional inputs or outputs, properly wiring additional devices to PLC’s and other Controllers. An associate in this role will also troubleshoot communication issues with devices connected to the MHE network or other networks such as Profibus, work with device IP addressing, network switches, along with operation and diagnosis of all chill water plant systems including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps, BAS, HVAC, and water treatment. 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. Must be willing to work extended hours, as needed, in order to meet productivity goals. Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Some technical vocational training, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
At least 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.
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.
Testing, replacement or repair of electrical systems including three phase or single 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.
Ability to test equipment and instrumentation system including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, and water treatment chemicals.
Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) preferred.
Ability to read electrical schematic, wiring diagrams, and PLC ladder and block logic.
Ability to load programs or configure PLC’s, HMI, scanners.
Ability to program basic changes to PLC controllers including modifying timing, adding alarms and logic for additional inputs or outputs.
Ability to properly wire additional devices to PLC’s and other controllers.
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.
Technical knowledge and skills include the diagnosing of electrical control issues to a component level.
Component level skillset includes the diagnosing of capacitors, inductors, diodes, LED, and transistors.
Ability to diagnose pressure transducers, flow meters, photo voltaic sensors, bridge and full wave rectifiers.
Ability to troubleshoot communication issues with devices connected to the MHE network or other networks such as PROFIBUS, BACNET, LONWORKS, PROFINET, CAN-BUS, ASI, Etc.
Skills to include an understanding of device IP addressing, network switches, etc.
Ability to operate and diagnose all chill water plant systems including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps , BAS, HVAC, water treatment.
Strong analytical skills.
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 mentor other technicians.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs)
Ability to troubleshoot communication issues with devices connected to the MHE network or other networks such as Profibus.
Ability to operate and diagnose all chill water plant systems including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps , BAS, HVAC, water treatment.

Responsibilities

Supporting the effective use and functionality of the automated equipment within a fully automated Distribution Center, while mentoring technician associates.
Diagnosing electrical controls issues to a component level, including capacitors, inductors, diodes, LED, and transistors.
Diagnosing pressure transducers, flow meters, photo voltaic sensors, bridge and full wave rectifiers.
Programming basic changes to PLC Controllers including modifying timing, adding alarms and logic for additional inputs or outputs.
Properly wiring additional devices to PLC’s and other Controllers.
Troubleshooting communication issues with devices connected to the MHE network or other networks such as Profibus.
Working with device IP addressing and network switches.
Operation and diagnosis of all chill water plant systems including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps, BAS, HVAC, and water treatment.
Ensuring effective preventative maintenance plans and schedules for all facility equipment and systems.
Diagnosing Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System-related error conditions and repairing appropriately.
Overseeing maintenance, modifications, and/or system upgrades of Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System controls.
Assessing the efficiency of materials handling equipment and automated picking systems and defining necessary modifications.
Performing routine preventive maintenance tasks.
Maintaining CMMS/EAM system on repairs required and performed on equipment.
Managing the inventory of spare parts.
Working extended hours, as needed, to meet productivity goals.
Performing related duties as assigned.
Mentoring other technicians.
Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
Applying strong analytical skills to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
Identifying facilities-related maintenance problems and implementing standard courses of action to resolve problems within established project timeframes and administrative and technical requirements.