Lead Automation Reliability Technician

URBN Inc USA; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

URBN Inc USA is seeking a Senior Automation Reliability Technician to own the health and performance of automated material handling and packaging systems. You’ll diagnose complex electrical/mechanical faults, lead RCA efforts, and guide maintenance teams on conveyors, ASRS, and sortation lines.

You’ll troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, servo motion, and industrial networks, while coordinating with OEMs for upgrades. Strong CMMS use and safety leadership are essential on this night shift role.

Qualifications

• Expert-level electrical controls troubleshooting and PLC diagnostics across automation platforms.
• Lead RCA activities and implement reliability enhancements that reduce downtime.
• Mentor Maintenance Technicians I & II and emphasize safety.
• Fluency with CMMS for documenting work and asset performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Pinpoint and resolve advanced mechanical, electrical, and controls issues on conveyors, sortation equipment, ASRS and packaging lines.
• Perform deep-dive troubleshooting on PLC platforms, VFDs, servo motion, and industrial networks.
• Act as technical owner for designated systems, tackling faults and integration challenges.
• Lead RCA activities and implement improvements to reduce downtime and boost throughput.
• Coordinate with OEMs and vendors to address escalated issues and upgrades.
• Capture work history, performance data and recommendations within CMMS.
• Coach and mentor Maintenance Tech I & II and support capital projects from planning to commissioning.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

PLC diagnostics

Industrial networking

Motion control

Leadership/mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Technical training preferred

Tools

CMMS

VFDs

Ethernet/IP

Profinet

Servo motors

PLC platforms

Job description

URBN Inc USA is seeking a Senior Automation Reliability Technician to own the health and performance of automated material handling and packaging systems. You’ll diagnose complex electrical/mechanical faults, lead RCA efforts, and guide maintenance teams on conveyors, ASRS, and sortation lines.

You’ll troubleshoot PLCs, VFDs, servo motion, and industrial networks, while coordinating with OEMs for upgrades. Strong CMMS use and safety leadership are essential on this night shift role.