Controls Technician II

Cencora • La Salle, IL

96d

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. Apply today! This role is in support of Cencora's distribution services in the US operating through our AmerisourceBergen business. 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, while mentoring technician associates.

Requirements

• Requires some technical vocational training, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Normally requires 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.
• 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.
• Ability to read electrical schematic, wiring diagrams, and PLC ladder and block logic.
• Ability to troubleshoot communication issues with devices connected to the MHE network or other networks.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) preferred.
• Ability to mentor other technicians.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the effective use and functionality of automated equipment within a fully automated Distribution Center.
• Mentor technician associates.
• Diagnose electrical controls issues to a component level.
• Program basic changes to PLC Controllers including modifying timing, adding alarms and logic for additional inputs or outputs.
• Troubleshoot communication issues with devices connected to the MHE network or other networks.
• Operate and diagnose all chill water plant systems including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps, BAS, HVAC, and water treatment.
• Ensure effective preventative maintenance plans and schedules for all facility equipment and systems.
• Diagnose Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System-related error conditions and repair appropriately.
• Oversee maintenance, modifications, and/or system upgrades of Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System controls.
• Assess the efficiency of materials handling equipment and automated picking systems and define necessary modifications.
• 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.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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 and professional development resources.
• Opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities.

What This Job Offers

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