at Jones Lang LaSalle in RockfordRockford, Illinois, United States
Job Description
About the Role
As a Control Systems Lead, you will lead service technicians on the team with maintaining, troubleshooting, and modifying Material Handling (MHE) controls systems equipment to ensure operational performance. You will support the Operations Maintenance team by designing solutions for difficult problems and managing projects. You will help train, and mentor service and contract technicians.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to
Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures
Troubleshoot and modify software programs for material handling control systems, including PLC/PC controllers, Allen Bradley Controllogix and Compactlogix PLC platform utilizing RSLogix 5000 software package. Including Industrial networks such as Ethernet, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, AS-I, motor control systems, servo drives, frequency drives, and electrical distribution systems.
Act as first level escalation support for the control system technician teams. Appropriately escalate downtime situations to vendors or headquarters for support to restore equipment operation.
Apply subject matter expertise in material handling and electronic control systems to maximize building utilization of systems
Monitor MHE metrics and partner with Controls Technicians and Mechanics to resolve equipment electrical problems that create performance deficiencies.
Partner with Facility Operations leadership, equipment vendors and parts suppliers to plan and coordinate new technology installations. Acting as the technical consultant for capital projects inside the building
Communicate technical issues and project timelines with building leadership, operations and the maintenance team. Explain production impacts and work closely with operations and engineering to ensure a thorough understanding of impact to systems
Develop training plans for Control Systems Technicians
Travel up to 20% at a minimum.
Basic Qualifications
Associates degree with a focus in in Electronic Technology or equivalent experience
Ability to work a flexible schedule/shift/work area including weekends, nights, and/or holidays
1 year of experience working with computers and Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel)
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
5+ years of experience with Motor Controls (motor starts, variable frequency drives, DC drives, and standard electrical components)
5+ years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs
3+ years with SCADA systems and KPI's
3+ years of experience supporting a wide range of conveyors and sortation systems
Leadership and project management experience
Experience with ASRS systems and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
1+ year of experience working with Allen Bradley
1+ years maintaining and troubleshooting robotics systems
Physical Demands
Repetitive bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, twisting, sitting, standing, and walking during
Lifting parts and tools weighing on average 20 pounds, occasionally weighing up to 49 pounds
Dexterity in eye/hand coordination, feet (foot pedals) manual (picking, pinching, holding, grasping), and wrist motion (repetitive flexion/rotation)
Working conditions may include small spaces, dust, fumes/odors, hot/cold temperatures, inside/outside noise, vibration, standing on concrete for long hours and wet or uneven surfaces
JLL Is an Equal Opportunity Employer JLL is committed to developing and maintaining a diverse workforce. JLL strongly believes in equal opportunity extended to all individuals in all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall and termination without regard to race, color, religion, belief, creed, age, sex, pregnancy or maternity (including childbirth and related conditions), family responsibility (e.g. child care, elder care), nationality, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, citizenship, marital status, civil partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, trade union membership, social position, political view or status as a qualified individual with a disability, protected leave status or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable law. The company also endeavors to make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business and ensures that employment decisions are based only on valid job requirements.