What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controls System Lead, RME Controls position at Amazon?
DESCRIPTION
As a Control Systems Lead, you will lead service technicians on the team with maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Material Handling (MHE) controls systems equipment to ensure operational performance. You will support the Operations Maintenance team by designing solutions for difficult problems and managing projects. You will help train, and mentor service technicians and contract technicians.
Key job responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
· Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures
· Troubleshoot and modify software programs for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, Allen Bradley Controllogix and Compactlogix PLC platform utilizing RSLogix 5000 software package. Including Industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-I, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
· Act as first level escalation support for the control system technician teams. Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for support to restore equipment operation.
· Apply subject matter expertise in material handling and electronic control systems to maximize building utilization of systems
· Monitor MHE metrics and partner with Controls Technicians and Mechanics to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies. Perform controls systems assessments to maintain and improve equipment reliability
· Partner with Facility Operations leadership, equipment vendors and parts suppliers to plan and coordinate new technology installations. Acting as the technical consultant for capital projects inside the building
· Communicate technical issues and project timelines 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 training plans for Control Systems Technicians
· Move up to 49lbs as well as stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, with or without reasonable accommodation
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1 years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
- Associate's degree, or 2 years of professional or military experience
- Associate's degree in electronic technology or equivalent
- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering or equivalent
- Experience supporting a wide range of different conveyors and sortation systems
- Experience with advanced automation controls systems
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