Control Systems Tech - West Coast Omni Center

Nordstrom; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Vision/Dental

Retirement plan

Paid Time Away

Life Insurance

Merchandise Discount

EAP Resources

Job summary

Nordstrom seeks a proactive Controls Systems Technician to troubleshoot and maintain material handling equipment, including conveyors, sortation, cameras, scanners, and control cabinets. The role focuses on PLC/PC controllers, industrial networks, and CMMS-based maintenance.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree in electronic tech or related field with 3+ years of controls experience, ladder logic knowledge, and experience with Allen Bradley RS LOGIX 500/5000 and conveyors.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in electronic technology/engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years systems control knowledge and PLC troubleshooting experience.
• Working knowledge of ladder logic and PLC software such as Allen Bradley RS LOGIX 500 or 5000.
• Ability to identify, maintain and troubleshoot PLCs and PLC components using relevant software.
• Experience supporting a wide range of conveyors and sortation systems.
• Experience with automation controls systems.
• Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems.
• Understand concepts of Warehouse Management System Software including Warehouse control systems.
• Strong reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers and industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, motor control systems, servo drives, VFDs, and electrical distribution.
• Monitor MHE metrics and partner with facilities/operations for system performance issues.
• Utilize FC/DC System Assessment reports to improve system performance by addressing deficiencies.
• Perform and utilize FC/DC system assessments to identify opportunities to improve utilization.
• Communicate technical issues to Facilities Maintenance Management and Operations Leaders.
• Perform installation, maintenance and repair of electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical instrumentation.
• Perform predictive, preventive, and corrective maintenance of computer-based process control, SCADA, and PLCs using CMMS and diagnostic tools.
• Analyze system failures or conditions to determine root causes and potential for breakdown.
• Evaluate problems to determine scope, priorities, and resources; plan follow-up activities.
• Utilize FC/DC network support resources and assist peers as needed.

Skills

PLC troubleshooting

Ladder logic

Conveyors & sortation

Industrial electrical

Analytical reasoning

Education

Associate degree in electronic technology/engineering or related field

Tools

RS LOGIX 500/5000

Job description

Schedule

Sun-Wed 2nd Shift

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.

A day in the life…

• 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
• Monitor Material Handling Equipment (MHE) metrics and partner with facilities/operations for system performance issues
• Utilize FC/DC System Assessment reports improving material handling system performance through maintaining and repairing identified deficiencies
• Perform and utilize FC/DC system assessments to identify opportunities in improving utilization of systems/equipment.
• Communicate technical issues to Facilities Maintenance Management and Operations Leaders
• 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)
• Analyze system failures or condition to determine root cause or potential for breakdown
• Evaluate problems or work assignments to determine, scope of project, set priorities, project resource needs and to plan follow-up activities
• Utilize FC/DC network support resources for guidance and assistance, and provide assistance to peers, as needed

You’ve got this if…

• Associates degree in electronic technology/engineering or related field or equivalent experience
• 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
• Ability to identify, maintain and troubleshoot PLC’s and PLC components using relevant software.
• Experience supporting a wide range of different conveyors and sortation systems
• Experience with automation controls systems
• Industrial electrical hands-on experience and troubleshooting, including 480V 3-phase, 110 VAC, and 24VDC systems
• Understand concepts of Warehouse Management System Software including Warehouse control systems
• Strong reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills

Pay Range Details

The pay range(s) below has been provided in compliance with state specific laws. Pay ranges may be different for other locations.

Pay offers are dependent on the location, as well as job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

$31.75 - $50.50 Hourly

We’ve got you covered…

Benefits

Our employees are our most important asset and that’s reflected in our benefits. Nordstrom is proud to offer a variety of benefits to support employees and their families, including:

• Medical/Vision, Dental, Retirement and Paid Time Away
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Merchandise Discount and EAP Resources

This position may be eligible for performance-based incentives/bonuses. Benefits include 401k, medical/vision/dental/life/disability insurance options, PTO accruals, Holidays, and more. Eligibility requirements may apply based on location, job level, classification, and length of employment.

Learn more in the Nordstrom Benefits Overview by copying and pasting the following URL into your browser: https://careers.nordstrom.com/pdfs/Ben_Overview_07-14_Full_Time_ES-US.pdf

A few more important points...

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