Nordstroms Job Openings – Control Systems Tech

Job Description:

A proactive Controls Systems Technician will focus on equipment troubleshooting and maintaining material handling equipment such as conveyors, sortation systems, scanners, cameras, print and apply systems, scales, HMI systems, and control cabinets.

Job Responsibilities:

• Utilize FC/DC System Assessment reports improving material handling system performance through maintaining and repairing identified deficiencies
• Analyze system failures or condition to determine root cause or potential for breakdown
• Performing installation, maintenance and repair of electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation
• Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance of computer-based process control, SCADA, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC), using a variety of diagnostic tools, historical data, blueprints, factory specifications and the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
• Evaluate problems or work assignments to determine, scope of project, set priorities, project resource needs and to plan follow-up activities
• Maintain material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, motor control systems, servo drives, variable frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems
• Communicate technical issues to Facilities Maintenance Management and Operations Leaders
• Perform and utilize FC/DC system assessments to identify opportunities in improving utilization of systems/equipment.
• Monitor Material Handling Equipment (MHE) metrics and partner with facilities/operations for system performance issues

Job Requirements:

• Ability to identify, maintain and troubleshoot PLC’s and PLC components using relevant software.
• Associates degree in electronic technology/engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• Experience with automation controls systems
• Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems
• Strong reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Understand concepts of Warehouse Management System Software including Warehouse control systems
• 3+ years systems control knowledge and PLC troubleshooting experience classroom or working experience
• Working knowledge of ladder logic and PLC software such as Allen Bradley RS LOGIX 500 or 5000. Experience troubleshooting RS Logix 5000 is a plus, not necessary
• Experience supporting a wide range of different conveyors and sortation systems

Job Details:

Company:  Nordstrom

Vacancy Type:  Full Time

Job Location: Cedar Rapids, IA, US

Application Deadline: N/A

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