Automation Support Specialist II-2

This role is in support of Cencora's distribution services in the US operating through our AmerisourceBergen business.

Responsibilities

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

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 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, including testing, replacement or repair of electrical systems including three phase or single phase electrical systems up to 600 volts, AC or DC motors, power supplies, frequency drives, servo drives, transformers, motor starters, proximity sensors, encoders, photo eyes, programmable logic controllers (PLC), HMIs, PLC Inputs/Outputs; Ability to test equipment and instrumentation systems including electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, and water treatment chemicals; Ability to read electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and PLC ladder and block logic; Ability to load programs or configure PLCs, 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 PLCs and other controllers; Working knowledge of computer systems and personal computers; Computer hardware experience including 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 diagnosing electrical control issues to a component level, including capacitors, inductors, diodes, LED, and transistors; Ability to diagnose pressure transducers, flow meters, photo voltaic sensors, bridge and full wave rectifiers; Positions at this level are generally fully functioning specialists in a PLC/Electrical control trade area; 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., including understanding device IP addressing, network switches; 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 resolve issues effectively and efficiently; 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; Must be willing to work extended hours, as needed, in order to meet productivity goals

Nice to have

strong electrical background preferred; Knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) preferred

Benefits

medical, dental, and vision care; comprehensive suite of benefits focusing on physical, emotional, financial, and social wellness; support for working families including backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support; behavioral health solutions; paid parental leave; paid caregiver leave; training programs; professional development resources; opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities