Controls Systems Technician: PLC & MHE Automation Pro

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

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.