Automation Controls Technician II

Cencora; Elizabethtown (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cencora is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support our fully automated Distribution Center. Under the Systems Manager, you will diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues, test and load programs for PLCs and HMIs, service motors and drives, read schematics, and configure scanners to keep operations running smoothly.

You will follow preventive maintenance plans, manage the CMMS/EAM system and inventory of spare parts, and assist with system upgrades.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent experience required.
• Associate’s degree in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, electronics, mechanical systems, facilities maintenance, or related field, or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in facilities maintenance, equipment maintenance, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, or a related field required.
• Certification in maintenance, technical operations, or equipment handling, or equivalent certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures effective preventative maintenance plans and schedules for all facility equipment and systems.
• Diagnoses Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System‑related error conditions occurring in the Distribution Center and repairs appropriately.
• Oversees any maintenance, modifications, and/or system upgrades of Materials Handling Equipment and Automated Picking System controls.
• Assesses the efficiency of materials handling equipment and automated picking systems and defines necessary modifications.
• Performs routine preventive maintenance tasks to ensure continued productivity with warehouse operations.
• Maintains CMMS/EAM system on repairs required and performed on equipment in the Distribution Center.
• Manages the inventory of spare parts.
• Must be willing to work extended hours, as needed, in order to meet productivity goals.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical systems

Schematic reading

PLC/HMI familiarity

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Associate degree in industrial maintenance or related field

Tools

RSLogix

Sort Director

GSMi

IPoint

Flex Sort

MHE software

Job description

Cencora is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to support our fully automated Distribution Center. Under the Systems Manager, you will diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical issues, test and load programs for PLCs and HMIs, service motors and drives, read schematics, and configure scanners to keep operations running smoothly.

You will follow preventive maintenance plans, manage the CMMS/EAM system and inventory of spare parts, and assist with system upgrades.