Control Systems Lead

JLL is hiring a Lead Control System Engineer/Technician to Support Amazon’s State-of-the-art distribution center in Hebron, KY

Are you looking for your next challenge, great pay, industry leading benefits, and outstanding career progression? Then get ready to join the JLL team, supporting Amazon’s distribution centers! We provide facility management, automation, and maintenance services in distribution centers across the U.S and Canada.

A Controls System Lead (CSL)is responsible for support within the fulfillment center operations, focusing on maintaining, troubleshooting and modifying material handling controls systems equipment to ensure operational performance of material handling equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, and SCADA devices and programs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintain, troubleshoot and modify software programs for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems. Act as first level escalation support for the CST teams. Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for support to restore equipment operation. Monitor MHE metrics and partner with facilities/operations for system performance issues both within assigned FC and with like systems in similar FC systems. Apply subject matter expertise in material handling and electronic systems to maximize building utilization of systems. Perform and Utilize FC System Assessments to assess material handling system performance. 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 inside the building. Utilize FC network support resources for guidance and assistance, and provide assistance to peers, as needed. 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. Train and develop FCTs on controls systems concepts and procedures

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Basic Qualifications:
Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify AB RS LOGIX 5000 PLC's and PLC components
Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify Robotics system components and controls
Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, modify and program HMI components
Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify control network components
Ability to identify, maintain, troubleshoot, and modify Motor Controls including motor starters, Variable Frequency Drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components.
Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems
Understand concepts and messaging protocols within Warehouse Management System Software
Understand concepts and messaging protocols within Warehouse control systems concepts
Ability to execute project tasks assigned.
Reasoning, analytical and problem solving skills
Ability to interpret and modify drawings both mechanical and electrical
Ability to identify, maintain, and utilize SCADA systems and KPI's
Ability to train others with lesser skills
Ability to access all levels and areas of the facility
Ability to interpret and understand policies and procedures and relate them to others

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent experience
Systems controls knowledge or programming experience
Field service engineering experience
Systems trainer or training experience
Experience supporting a wide range of different conveyors and sortation systems
Experience with advanced automation controls systems
Experience with industrial robotics
Experience with ASRS systems
Project management experience