Reliability Technician

Knapp Inc • Elwood, IL

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

At KNAPP, we “Make Complexity Simple” by offering intelligent solutions for digitizing and automating everything from production and distribution to the last mile and stores. We are the customer’s value tech chain partner, which means partnering with the customer to create the most value within each link in their supply chain. Leveraging the latest software, AI and Robotics technology, we continue to disrupt the logistics automation industry for the world’s industry leaders in grocery, healthcare, retail, e-commerce, apparel & manufacturing. We are a global company with our US headquarters located just North of Atlanta in Kennesaw, GA. KNAPP specializes in automated solutions for both WMS (Warehouse Management Systems) and WCS (Warehouse Control Systems) for B2B (Business to Business) and B2C (Business to Consumer) customers. We are a growing company of over 7,200 employees worldwide and in over 50 countries that is privately held, with 7% of our revenue reinvested in R&D, ensuring a strong and vibrant future! KNAPP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other basis protected by law. Due to the safety-sensitive nature of this position, strict adherence to KNAPP’s drug-free workplace policy is required. All candidates will be subject to drug-screening in accordance with the policy and will be expected to remain drug-free during their employment. There will be no exception if recreational or medical use of marijuana is permitted in the location of employment and/or residence or if use of marijuana is only during “off-hours.”

Requirements

• Degree in Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of Reliability concepts
• Project management experience
• Demonstrated experience in understanding of machinery systems, including electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems
• Strong trouble shooting and problem-solving capabilities
• Talent and commitment to provide a unique interpretation or analysis of our systems to customers
• Process-oriented mentality
• Theoretical and operational experience in the operation of PLC-based machinery, highly automated, and robotic equipment and control systems
• Hands-on experience and a team player committed to improve processes
• Experience in reducing costs through processes and efficiencies

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) and or (English/German) preferred but not required
• Network equipment interfaces, a plus

Responsibilities

• Define and verify standards for configuration, monitoring, reliability and performance
• Lead Root Cause Analysis (RCA) projects and influence project initiatives
• Continually drive down Mean Time Between Failures and Mean Time to Repair through improved outlier detection and root cause analysis
• Drive operational best practice adoption across critical services, continually looking to lower operational barriers to achieving improved reliability
• Create strong effective working relationships with Customer and their operational agents to enable Knapp to provide superior service
• Interact with on-site management keeping them informed and addressing their concerns in a professional manner
• Ensure that reports are well written and legible
• Execute site quality procedures, safety procedures, and any statutory procedures
• Participate in regular meetings with the Maintenance Shift Supervisor or Resident Site Manager or Site Maintenance Manager to discuss activities and progress, unless there is no on-site accountability in which case you would provide that information to the Resident Business Manager
• Ensure that all time sheets and documents are accurate and legible; to be submitted to Knapp on biweekly basis for approval
• Ability to work against a timeframe
• Ability to appreciate health & safety considerations with regard to given tasks and to carry out risk assessments
• Mechanical aptitude, including the ability to read assembly drawings
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional follow-up skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with both internal and external Customers
• Computer literate with basic Microsoft Office skills
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing role requirements
• Appreciation of cultural diversity

Benefits

• Industry competitive compensation
• Great benefits with better than average employer contributions, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short & Long Term Disability and more!
• 401k with a very generous employer match and no vesting!
• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Subsidized Daycare
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Pet Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level