Controls Support Technician II — PLC & Conveyor Systems

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries B.V. is seeking a Controls Support Technician II to assist the maintenance of the parcel handling system at an Air Freight Facility. You will perform emergency, preventive, and corrective electro-mechanical maintenance and basic PLC troubleshooting to keep systems running.

Responsibilities include diagnostic work, spare parts management, jam clearing, and ensuring safety standards such as Lock-Out/Tag-Out. Shift flexibility and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (electro-mechanical or related) required.
• 2+ years electro-mechanical maintenance experience.
• 2+ years CMMS experience (Maximo preferred).
• 2+ years PLC systems experience (Allen-Bradley and/or Siemens) including SCADA log analysis.
• Ability to perform repairs, fault finding, and train others.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, and basic PLC issues in automated systems
• Perform PLC/VFD diagnostics, parameter adjustments, backups, and version control
• Conduct inspections, preventive/corrective and emergency maintenance; manage spare parts
• Execute maintenance using diagrams, manuals, and testing tools
• Maintain reports, service records, and parts usage
• Resolve sortation system errors and conveyor automation malfunctions
• Respond to alarms, service calls, and system faults
• Clear jams quickly to restore operations
• Follow safety procedures, including Lock-Out/Tag-Out
• Utilize safe work practices to troubleshoot/repair electrical issues, and perform mechanical repairs as well
• Maintain clean and safe work areas
• Support system optimization and assist team as needed

Skills

Proactive

Team-oriented

Customer-focused

Strong communication

Troubleshooting

Analytical skills

Safety awareness

Organized

Prioritization

Adaptability

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Associate degree in electro-mechanical or related field

Tools

Maximo CMMS

PLC/SCADA tools

Allen-Bradley

Siemens PLC

Job description

Vanderlande Industries B.V. is seeking a Controls Support Technician II to assist the maintenance of the parcel handling system at an Air Freight Facility. You will perform emergency, preventive, and corrective electro-mechanical maintenance and basic PLC troubleshooting to keep systems running.

Responsibilities include diagnostic work, spare parts management, jam clearing, and ensuring safety standards such as Lock-Out/Tag-Out. Shift flexibility and occasional travel may be required.