Controls System Lead
Malace|HR
- Johnston, RI
- $41.48-49.30 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Maintain, troubleshoot and modify PLC ladder logic for MHE systems including PLC/PC Controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, Device Net, Profibus, motor control systems, Servo drives, variable frequency drives and electrical distribution systems.
- Act as escalation support for the control systems technician team; appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for support to restore equipment operation.
- Monitor MHE Metrics and partner with facilities/client operations teams to deploy system performance improvements within the fulfillment center
- Apply subject matter expertise in MHE and electronic systems to maximize equipment availability to production
- Perform and utilize fulfillment center system assessments to identify opportunities in improving utilization of systems/equipment.
- Partner with facility operations leadership, equipment vendors and parts suppliers to plan and coordinate new technology installations. Act as the technical consultant for capital projects within the building.
- Work within the cross site network to provide support and guidance for other fulfillment centers.
- May require the need to dial into other fulfillment centers and may require minimal travel.
- Communicate technical issues and project timeline with building leadership, operations and the maintenance team. Explain production impacts and work closely with operations and engineering to ensure a thorough understanding of impact to systems.
- Develop system documentation and Standard Work instruction for the operations team thus minimizing the risk of downtime caused by human error from the maintenance and operations team.
- Develop and/or maintain training documentation on relevant control systems. Provide training on control Systems to technicians.
- Develop maintenance procedures to maximize the usable life of assets and provide the greatest equipment availability to production Required: Must have demonstrated experience using RSLogix 5000 to troubleshoot, program and modify PLC code. Lack of RSLogix5000 will disqualify the candidate for this role.
- Experience with Robotics systems components
- Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and modify program HMI components
- Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and modify the following: PLC failures, device failures, Robotics systems components, Control Network components, HMI components, Motor Controls and starters, VFD's and standard electrical components
- Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting of 24VDC up to 480V 3phase systems.
- Experience and understanding of messaging protocols within a Warehouse Management System software as well as Warehouse Control Systems.
- Strong reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to Interpret and modify mechanical/electrical drawings and P&ID's
- Ability to identify, maintain and utilize SCADA Systems and KPI's
- Ability and willingness to train other employees with lesser skills
- Able to access all areas and levels of the facility - Ability to interpret, understand and design policies & procedures and relate them to others. -
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience -
- Systems Controls knowledge and programming experience using RSlogix5000
- Field Service Engineering Experience - Systems Trainer or training experience
- Experience with a wide range of conveying and sortation's systems
- Experience with advanced automation control systems
- Experience with industrial robotics
- Project Management experience