Position Summary:
As a second-line support engineer you will be working within the North American Support Center (NASC) call center team alongside other Control Support Engineers. The NASC is part of the Global Service Helpdesk, which is responsible for registering, tracking, documenting and handling disruptions, errors and inquiries regarding automated material handling solutions supported by the Vanderlande Services for North America, and other sites as and when required.
Controls Engineer:
The ideal candidate will have proven experience in Controls Engineering, including site-based service or office support for Low Level Controls (LLC) and PLCs. Essential skills include commissioning, installation, and debugging of PLCs and IPCs. Proficiency in Allen-Bradley PLCs and electromechanical systems is required. Network knowledge and familiarity with Siemens PLCs are highly desirable.
Essential Functions (Job Duties and Responsibilities):
Work with NASC team in Incident- management for Vanderlande supported material handling solutions
Support of Low-Level-Controls systems, and PLC issues raised by customers
Able to diagnose, and rectify Low-Level-Controls and PLC faults within tight deadlines
Able to perform PLC checks, modifications and updates as needed
Work to process and escalate as required
Write up incident summaries and provide reports as and when required
Willing to work on shift and be on out of hours on call cover
Required Education and Experience:
Experienced to degree level in a relevant engineering competency
Minimum 3 years’ experience in controls technology
Hands-on experience with Allen Bradley
Strong communication skills, both spoken and written
Some experience with high-level controls. (SCADA, IT Networks, databases, software, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science.
Knowledge-Skills-Abilities (Competencies):
Understand Controls software for automated logistics systems
Able to work on own initiative
Able to prioritize work as and when needed
Good team player
Willing to learn and improve technical capabilities
Pragmatic and proactive
Good analytical skills
Solution-oriented attitude
Great troubleshooter and problem solver
Service minded
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position, working within a call center environment and shift Rota’s/on call cover will be in place covering extended hours 7 days per week.
Travel:
Occasional travel to customer sites in North America is required.
Some international travel will be required for training purposes.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The role may require site visits, and candidates should be able to access unhindered these environments, in order to perform essential functions of this job. These will include site inspections and visual checks if and when required.
Other Duties:
The role will require the candidate once established to provide cover for other team members, and assist in training , development and mentoring of other members of the team. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.