Control Technician

We are seeking a Controls Technician who will support the effective use and functionality of automated equipment within a fully automated Distribution Center. This position diagnoses and repairs mechanical and electrical issues, performs system testing, and ensures efficient operation of Materials Handling Equipment (MHE). The technician collaborates with vendors and stakeholders for equipment and software improvements while adhering to compliance standards and fostering operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintenance and Repairs:

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical systems, including single-phase and three-phase systems (up to 600 volts).
• Troubleshoot and maintain components like AC/DC motors, frequency drives, servo drives, transformers, PLCs, HMI, and sensors.
• Perform testing on electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, refrigeration, and water treatment systems.

Preventative Maintenance:

• Develop and execute maintenance schedules for facility equipment and systems.

Technical Collaboration:

• Read and interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, and CAD layouts.
• Load programs or configure PLCs, HMIs, and scanners.
• Install and set up computer hardware components such as hard drives, RAM, and network cards.

Operational Support:

• Collaborate with MHE vendors for equipment upgrades and design improvements.
• Manage spare parts inventory in a CMMS environment.
• Communicate with management about critical situations and coordinate resolutions.

Administrative Tasks:

• Assist in vendor bid development for maintenance contracts.
• Supervise and develop Maintenance Support Specialists.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Technical vocational training or equivalent experience.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of progressively responsible experience, with a strong electrical background preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency with electrical and mechanical systems, including PLCs and HMIs.
• Knowledge of testing equipment and instrumentation systems.
• Experience with MHE software like RSLogix, Sort Director, and GSMi.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, IM).

About BrickRed Systems:

BrickRed Systems is a global leader in next-generation technology, consulting, and business process service companies. We enable clients to navigate their digital transformation. BrickRed Systems delivers a range of consulting services to our clients across multiple industries around the world. Our practices employ highly skilled and experienced individuals with a client-centric passion for innovation and delivery excellence.

With ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 certification and over a decade of experience in managing the systems and workings of global enterprises, we harness the power of cognitive computing hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics, and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful. Our always-on learning agenda drives their continuous improvement through building and transferring digital skills, expertise, and ideas from our innovation ecosystem.