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Posted Mar 26Automation Specialist (Onsite)
at ResMed
Us Indianapolis, IndiaRemote
Responsibilities
- Understand, maintain, and troubleshoot material handling control systems, including PLC, conveyor drivers, Goods To Person system.
- Support commissioning, testing, and optimization of new automation equipment, upgrades, and system expansions.
- Diagnose and resolve issues related to industrial networks and controls, including Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus, Motor control systems, Servo drives and variable frequency drives (VFDs), Electrical distribution and control panels Maintain and optimize motor-driven roller (MDR), including belts, motors, scanners, printers, sensors, diverts, merges, and print-and-apply automation.
- Utilize WMS tools to monitor conveyor flow, clear jams, adjust photo-eyes, and optimize routing logic.
- Monitor material handling equipment (MHE) performance metrics including uptime, throughput, fault trends, and downtime.
- Identify recurring automation issues and lead root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective action implementation.
- Develop, execute, and continuously improve preventive and predictive maintenance programs for automation and control systems.
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with site safety policies, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures.
- Train and mentor technicians and operators on automation systems, diagnostics, and safe maintenance practices.
- Drive Lean, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives across automation, maintenance, and operational processes.
- Document system designs, testing procedures, and maintenance protocols to support ongoing operations.
- Serve as the site expert for maintaining and supporting automation systems that are critical to fulfillment center operations.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of Fanuc robotic systems, LIDAR sensors and Cobots.
- Experience Required Technical vocational training or Bachelor’s degree in Automation, Electrical, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- Strong technical knowledge of warehouse automation and material handling systems. Hands-on
- Working knowledge of industrial communication networks (Ethernet/IP, ControlNet, DeviceNet, Profibus).
- Experience using CMMS and WCS platforms in a fulfillment or distribution center environment.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, CAD layouts, and mechanical drawings.
- Analytical problem-solving skills, with the ability to debug and optimize complex systems.
- Ability to provide on-call support outside of standard shift hours as required. Preferred
- Experience supporting high-speed, high-volume fulfillment center automation.
- Experience with preventive and predictive maintenance programs. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and automation reporting tools. 2+ years of
- experience with Ladder Logic and structure programming from Allen-Bradley.
Additional details
- Let’s talk about the team and you We are seeking an experienced Automation Specialist to support automation systems and material handling equipment within our fulfillment center.
- In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the commissioning, validation, reliability, performance, and continuous improvement of conveyor and warehouse automation systems while supporting facility operations and safety.
- You will troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize automated material handling systems, interface with WMS/PLC controls, and collaborate closely with Operations, IT, Facilities, Safety, and external vendors to ensure safe, efficient, and uninterrupted distribution center performance. Let’s talk about
- Partner with WMS providers, automation software vendors, and IT teams to resolve system-level issues and implement performance improvements.
- Partner with maintenance and operations teams to address system performance issues and provide data-driven analysis across all fulfillment operations.
- Provide first-level escalation support for site technicians, both locally and remotely, during automation and controls troubleshooting.
- Partner with Safety to support health, safety, and compliance initiatives, proactively identifying and mitigating automation-related hazards.
- Stay up to date with advancements in warehouse technology and recommend improvements or upgrades as needed. Qualifications &
- experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled automation systems, sensors, pneumatics, electrical systems, servo drives, and VFDs.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with technicians, operations, IT, vendors, and contractors.