Night Operations & Maintenance Technician II – Airport ICS

BEUMER Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

BEUMER Group is seeking a Technician II for the Operations & Maintenance team at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in GRR.

The role focuses on electrical and mechanical maintenance of the baggage handling system, following established procedures and working under supervision. The position requires an associate degree or technical certification, 2–5 years of experience with automated material handling systems, and eligibility for airside security clearance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical certification in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• 2-5 years of hands-on experience in automated material handling systems, preferably within airport or logistics environments.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain airside security clearance.
• Deep understanding of mechatronic systems, including sensors, actuators, motors, and controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and advanced maintenance on BEUMER ICS components, including ICS elements, diverters, scanners, and third-party equipment used to interface with the system.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across mechanical, electrical, and control subsystems using structured troubleshooting methods.
• Respond to system interruptions caused by carrier jams, sensor faults, or control logic errors; execute resets and root cause analysis.
• Conduct preventive and corrective maintenance aligned with BEUMER Group standards and OEM documentation on the ICS system.
• Interface with BEUMER’s High-Level Control (SAC) and PLC systems to monitor performance and execute logic-based interventions.
• Inspect system health using diagnostic tools and performance dashboards; recommend optimizations to improve throughput and reliability.
• Maintain accurate logs of maintenance activities, fault trends, and spare part usage in compliance with reporting protocols.
• Adhere to all Health, Safety, and Quality Control standards, including lockout/tagout procedures and PPE requirements.
• Communicate clearly with Shift Supervisors and cross-functional teams regarding system status, escalations, and improvement opportunities.
• Support system upgrades, and updates, including hardware retrofits in collaboration with engineering and OEM representatives.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including failure mode analysis and reliability-centered maintenance reviews.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical basics

Mechanical aptitude

Safety compliance

Education

Associate degree in Mechatronics

Technical certification in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens PLC programming

BEUMER SAC systems

Diagnostic tools

Job description

BEUMER Group is seeking a Technician II for the Operations & Maintenance team at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in GRR.

The role focuses on electrical and mechanical maintenance of the baggage handling system, following established procedures and working under supervision. The position requires an associate degree or technical certification, 2–5 years of experience with automated material handling systems, and eligibility for airside security clearance.