Technician II, Operations & Maintenance (Shift B - Mid Shift)

BEUMER Group•Grand Rapids, MI

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Technician II is responsible for electrical and mechanical maintenance of the baggage handling system at Gerald R. Ford International Airport, supporting BEUMER Group’s Individual Carrier System (ICS). Work follows established maintenance processes and procedures and includes responding to service requests for electrical and mechanical work. The position works under the supervision of the Shift Supervisor. The role performs routine and advanced maintenance, diagnoses faults across mechanical, electrical, and control subsystems, responds to system interruptions, and carries out preventive and corrective maintenance. It also involves monitoring system performance through BEUMER High-Level Control (SAC) and PLC systems, maintaining activity and parts records, supporting system upgrades, and participating in reliability and continuous-improvement efforts.

Requirements

Associate degree or technical certification in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
2–5 years of hands-on experience in automated material handling systems, preferably in airport or logistics environments.
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain airside security clearance.
Deep understanding of mechatronic systems, including sensors, actuators, motors, and controls.
Proficiency in BEUMER SAC systems, PLC programming, and fault diagnostics.
Familiarity with industrial communication protocols, including Profinet, CANbus, and other Fieldbus systems.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and software documentation.
Skill using diagnostic tools, multimeters, and software interfaces for system analysis.
Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset and a proactive approach to reliability.
Clear, professional communication with technical and non-technical audiences.
High attention to detail and commitment to safety, compliance, and quality standards.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with automated material handling systems in airport or logistics environments.
PLC programming experience with Siemens systems.

Responsibilities

Perform routine and advanced maintenance on BEUMER ICS components, including ICS elements, diverters, scanners, and third-party equipment interfaced with the system.
Diagnose and resolve faults across mechanical, electrical, and control subsystems using structured troubleshooting methods.
Respond to interruptions caused by carrier jams, sensor faults, or control logic errors; perform resets and root cause analysis.
Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance in accordance with BEUMER Group standards and OEM documentation.
Interface with BEUMER High-Level Control (SAC) and PLC systems to monitor performance and perform logic-based interventions.
Inspect system health using diagnostic tools and performance dashboards and recommend optimizations to improve throughput and reliability.
Maintain accurate logs of maintenance activities, fault trends, and spare part usage in accordance with reporting protocols.
Follow Health, Safety, and Quality Control standards, including lockout/tagout procedures and PPE requirements.
Communicate system status, escalations, and improvement opportunities to Shift Supervisors and cross-functional teams.
Support system upgrades and updates, including hardware retrofits, in collaboration with engineering and OEM representatives.
Participate in continuous-improvement initiatives, including failure mode analysis and reliability-centered maintenance reviews.
Complete additional tasks or projects assigned by management or supervisory staff.