Controls Technician II

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This role is in support of Cencora's distribution services in the US operating through our AmerisourceBergen business. Summary of Role: Pay Details: $33/hr-$40/hr (DOE) POSITION SUMMARY: Under general supervision of the Systems Manager, responsible for supporting the effective use and functionality of the automated equipment within a fully automated Distribution Center, while mentoring technician associates. In this role, the associate must use technical knowledge and skills to diagnose electrical controls issues to a component level, which includes diagnosis of capacitors, inductors, diodes, LED, and transistors. Diagnosis will include pressure transducers, flow meters, photo voltaic sensors, bridge and full wave rectifiers. This position is responsible for programming basic changes to PLC Controllers including modifying timing, adding alarms and logic for additional inputs or outputs, properly wiring additional devices to PLC’s and other Controllers. An associate in this role will also troubleshoot communication issues with devices connected to the MHE network or other networks such as Profibus, work with device IP addressing, network switches, along with operation and diagnosis of all chill water plant systems including chillers, cooling towers, boilers, pumps, BAS, HVAC, and water treatment.

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.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: The noise level in the warehouse is generally noisy. Physical and Mental Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions: Ability to operate in a production-driven environment and perform at a level that is 95% or greater of engineered standards. Physical activity requiring reaching, bending, kneeling, stooping, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, feeling, repetitive motions, talking and hearing. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Visual requirement is for close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. Associate is required to stand, walk (or otherwise be mobile). Ability to deal with stressful situations as they arise. Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts, pickers, etc.

Requires some technical vocational training, or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires at least