Principle Duty
The Resident Automation Controls Technician supports our customer on automation topics related to controls and software. This position must possess a broad-based electrical, mechanical, and controls skillset along with a proactive approach to identifying ways to improve the site's performance. Based at our customer sites, the Resident Automation Controls Technician must always represent the TGW image and ensure that a professional relationship with the client is developed and maintained.
This position is based in Kansas City, KS.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Work alongside customer to identify, troubleshoot and resolve system issues to achieve optimum performance.
- Participate in maintenance activities of the automated equipment on-site including, conveyors, cranes, shuttles, scale checks and carton opening system.
- Ensures compliance with health and safety legislation at all times.
- Actively work with the customer to optimize the automation performance to deliver contracted KPIs.
- Adherence to high-quality standards.
- Collaborate with the broader TGW Lifetime Services team to track, document and communicate issues and lessons learned.
- Ability to interface with customers at all levels.
Requirements Profile
- Associate or Technical degree/certificate Mechatronics / Industrial Maintenance / Electrical Controls Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Previous experience in electro mechanical troubleshooting and repair with material handing conveyor, AS/RS and shuttle experience required.
- Previous experience in high stress scenarios requiring conflict resolution and social skills preferred.
- PLC troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley, Siemens, Rockwell, Beckhoff) is required.
- SCADA experience is required.
- Proficiency with interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics for use in diagnostics required.
- Profibus, Profinet experience required.
- Strong communication skills and customer focus.
- Approximately 10% travel may be required.
TGW is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
