Controls Technician

**What You Will Do**

**The Controls Engineer will report directly to the respective shift-assigned Engineering Team Manager, with a dotted line to the Senior Controls Engineer. As a Controls Engineer working within the Customer Fulfillment Center (CFC), the role will provide front-line support to the Automation Control team to ensure that control issues, including PLC code-related issues within our live operational systems, are investigated and resolved as quickly as possible.**

**The Controls Engineer's day-to-day responsibilities include**:

- ** Where a hardware fault is identified, activate a pre-defined workaround, or make temporary modifications to PLC code to allow the operation to continue.**
- ** Work with the Automation Control team to diagnose and deploy the required code fixes.**
- ** Provide front-line issues investigation of live production control systems (hardware and software) including the use of relevant diagnostic tools such as Profibus / Can-Bus networks, Bar Code Readers.**
- ** Carry out planned maintenance across the site.**
- ** Analyze data and find solutions to improve MHE performance.**
- ** Complete quality inspections to ensure work is completed to a safe standard.**

**The initial 6 to 9 months will involve training and most likely require some travel in order to obtain the training from another site in the US and/or the UK. In the event the operation is undergoing its initial startup, the daily responsibilities for this role may be different while supporting the needs of a facility in its initial stages of starting its operations. Once the facility is commissioned, the roles defined in this job description will become the daily responsibilities of the Controls Engineer.**

**About You**

**To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements**:

- ** An Associate's degree in electrical engineering or related discipline or advanced training with a minimum of 5 years experience.**
- ** A minimum of 3 years experience as a control technician, preferably in an automation environment.**
- ** Good technical & experienced hands-on ability relating to automation hardware and software.**
- ** A good understanding of PLC control system architecture and field control devices.**
- ** A good understanding of DC motor controls.**
- ** Online code monitoring, modification, and development with any PLC platform with Siemens TIA Portal a plus**
- ** Experience with SCADA and Siemens HMI systems.**
- ** Experience in a warehouse, distribution, production, or FMCG environment.**
- ** Understanding of Control System Communication Protocols such as WCS and WMS systems.**
- ** Good technical ability relating to automation hardware and software.**
- ** Sound analytical skills with an eye for detail; good problem-solving ability and a practical approach.**
- ** Experience in working with computerized maintenance management systems.**
- ** Numerate and PC literate, including G-Suite and MS Office programs.**

**This role will require flexibility due to us being a 24/7 operation and a shift pattern will be put in place that will require working days, nights, and weekends.**

**_ Physical Activities:_**
- ** Ascending or descending ladders and stairs.**
- ** Moving between worksites to accomplish tasks in tight and confined spaces.**
- ** Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for a prolonged period.**
- ** Adjusting or moving objects up to 30 pounds in all directions. Work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more.**
- ** Communicating with others to exchange information.**

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Environmental Conditions:_**
- ** Low temperatures and noisy environments.