Automation Support Technician - WCS/WMS Expert

Proactive Technical Limited

United States

On-site

USD 55,000 - 85,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Full medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k) plan
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an Operational Flow Support Technician to serve as the primary technical resource for an automated warehouse operation. You will monitor the Warehouse Control System (WCS), coordinate issues between operations, maintenance, and remote support, and ensure equipment downtime is minimized.

You will investigate software errors, document incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement fixes and improvements.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED is required.
  • Associate degree or technical certification in IT, Automation, CS, Electronics, Mechatronics, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide first-level technical support for Warehouse Control Systems (WCS) and related software applications.
  • Monitor automated warehouse systems and respond to system alerts, faults, and operational issues.
  • Investigate software errors by reviewing system logs, databases, and diagnostic information.
  • Coordinate with onsite maintenance, operations, and remote engineering teams to resolve issues quickly.
  • Document incidents, troubleshooting activities, and resolutions within a ticketing system.
  • Escalate complex software or infrastructure issues to higher-level support while managing communication through resolution.
  • Identify recurring issues and recommend process improvements to reduce system downtime.
  • Support software updates, system enhancements, and change requests.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and work instructions.
  • Assist in training team members on system functionality and best practices.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

WCS/WMS knowledge
SQL databases
Software troubleshooting
Root cause analysis
SDLC concepts
Industrial automation
Technical documentation
MS Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED
Associate degree / technical certification

Job description

Proactive Global is seeking an Operational Flow Support Technician to serve as the primary technical resource for an automated warehouse operation. You will monitor the Warehouse Control System (WCS), coordinate issues between operations, maintenance, and remote support, and ensure equipment downtime is minimized.

You will investigate software errors, document incidents, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement fixes and improvements.

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