Control Systems Lead

Job Title

Control Systems Lead

Job Description Summary

Job Description

Our Purpose:

At C&W Services, we live by the belief that Better Never Settles. We're dedicated to creating a positive impact globally, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team.

C&W Services provides compelling benefits, including:

• Weekly Pay

• Comprehensive Benefits that start on your first day

• Training, Development, and Advancement Opportunities

• A Clean and Cutting-Edge Facility

• A Safety-First Culture

About the Role:

As a Control Systems Lead (CSL), you will focus on maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Material Handling Equipment (MHE) controls systems to ensure operational performance and efficiency. You will work on equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply labeling systems, scales, HMI systems, control cabinets, and more. The CSL is depended upon to provide support to the Operations and Maintenance team through the implementation of solutions for difficult problems and tracking of related projects. While further developing your skills, you may lead and/or assist other technicians with their development through continuity of knowledge. All while working in a clean, climate-controlled, modern facility!

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures

• Maintain material handling control systems, industrial, motor control systems, servo and frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems

• Troubleshoot and modify software projects for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, Allen Bradley Controllogix and Compactlogix PLC platform utilizing Rockwell's 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

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ Years of cumulative work experience in the following areas:

• Programming/Commissioning of HMI, PLC, and VFD's

• SCADA systems and KPI's

• Interpreting and modifying mechanical and electrical drawings

• Supporting a range of different conveyors and sortation systems

• Equipment Control Components

• Relays, Motor Starters, VFD's, HMI's, etc.

• High school or equivalent diploma

• Positive attitude and ability to effectively Problem Solve

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates degree with a focus in Electronic Technology (or similar)

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM related field

• 4+ years of experience in the Electrical field, or in Control Systems development, troubleshooting and programming

• 4+ years of experience supporting advanced automation controls systems maintenance and development

• 3+ years of experience supporting a wide range of conveyors and sortation systems

• Leadership and project management experience

Physical Demands:

• Must have ability to reach overhead, kneel, squat, climb steps/ladders, use an aerial lift, and frequently lift a maximum of 50 lbs. of equipment.

• Ability to perform tasks wearing appropriate or required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include but is not limited to hard hat, face mask, face shield, and composite toe shoes.

• Regularly required to crouch or bend and reach to install/move equipment.

• Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work, averaging 6 to 12 miles per day.

• Work in a warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures.

• Regularly required to type on a computer for 1-2 hours per day.

Why C&W Services?

We're a global company with over 400 offices in 60 countries. We're proud of our diverse family of employees and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We're recognized by the Human Rights Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQI+ individuals and are dedicated to continuing to build a culture of inclusion and respect.

What's Next?

Ready to take the next steps in your career? Apply today and be part of a team that is making a difference!

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate's experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $29.75 - $35.00

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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