Lead Electro-Mechanical Controls Technician

URBN Inc USA

  • Kansas City, KS
  • 7 days ago

    Highlights

    As our Lead Electro-Mechanical Controls Technician, you’ll guide system reliability, own complex troubleshooting, and mentor a growing team while keeping our automated operations running at peak performance. Interrogate PLC logic, VFD parameters, servo motion, and networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet) to restore uptime quickly.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKansas City, KS

    Description

    Why this role?

    Do you thrive on solving the tough automation problems others escalate? As our Lead Electro-Mechanical Controls Technician, you’ll guide system reliability, own complex troubleshooting, and mentor a growing team while keeping our automated operations running at peak performance.

    When will you work?

    Schedule: Wednesday – Saturday, 5:30pm–4:00am

    What will you conquer?

    • Diagnose intricate faults on conveyors, sortation systems, ASRS, and packaging equipment.
    • Interrogate PLC logic, VFD parameters, servo motion, and networks (Ethernet/IP, Profinet) to restore uptime quickly.
    • Take ownership of key assets—address advanced timing, interlocks, and integration issues across subsystems.
    • Lead RCAs and implement changes that permanently eliminate failure modes.
    • Build and optimize preventive and predictive maintenance programs that drive reliability.
    • Decipher complex electrical schematics and technical literature to inform efficient repairs.
    • Partner with OEMs/third-party vendors for escalations, upgrades, and specialized service.
    • Document work orders, parts usage, and asset performance in the CMMS to inform decisions.
    • Contribute to equipment trials, upgrades, and capital projects—planning through commissioning.
    • Train and mentor Maintenance Technicians I & II, elevating team capability.

    What do you bring?

    • Advanced electrical controls and PLC troubleshooting expertise.
    • Hands-on know-how with industrial networking and servo systems.
    • Mechanical and power transmission knowledge.
    • Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and critical thinking.
    • High School Diploma or equivalent; technical coursework preferred.
    • 3+ years of industrial maintenance in automated settings.
    • Proven ability to lead complex troubleshooting and maintenance efforts.
    • Experience using CMMS platforms.

    Can you meet the physical needs?

    • Stand and walk for the duration of the shift.
    • Climb, balance, kneel, crouch, and crawl for extended periods as needed.
    • Reach, pull, push, and lift up to 50 lbs.
    • Safely operate warehouse tools and equipment (pallet jack, box cutter, carts) requiring coordinated movements.

    Strengths that set you apart

    • Mechanical troubleshooting skills
    • 120/208/240/480 VAC systems familiarity
    • Electrical troubleshooting and high-voltage systems
    • Industrial electrical experience
    • Equipment diagnostics & troubleshooting
    • Mechanical systems & component repair
    • Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)
    • Equipment repair & maintenance
    • Automation, conveyors, electrical, and mechanical systems
    • CMMS systems
    • Electrical and mechanical troubleshooting
    • Industrial maintenance experience
    • PLC troubleshooting

    Technologies in your toolbox

    • CNC Automation Solutions
    • Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
    • Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
    • Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
    • Conveyor Systems
    • Servo Motors

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