UNFI · 4 days ago
IT Automation Engineer - Joliet, IL - Hybrid
Providence, RI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expUNFI is a company that focuses on distribution center automation. The Automation Engineer is responsible for supporting, testing, maintaining, and implementing automation systems within the distribution centers to ensure operational excellence and improve business operations.
Food and BeverageHealth CareHospitalityOrganic Food
Responsibilities
Design, configure and testing of DC automation systems which include conveyor systems, multi shuttles, pick to light, pick to voice, carousels, WCS application servers, MHE based applications, distribution equipment and RF devices
Configure and conduct any testing required within system and comply with safety regulations
Gather process requirements from key DC in house associates and vendors and ensure systems support process requirements
Collaborates with in-house associates and vendors on daily processes, projects, support, and maintenance
Creates documentation around issues, technical design, process, resolutions and tracks calls using Remedy System and follows up with users on Open Tickets
Develops and maintains technical documentation of networks, systems and associated architecture
Supports lower-level maintenance technicians in diagnosing equipment issues or in complex and difficult repairs, adjustments and part replacements
Supports technicians in maintaining decorating, capping, welding, and conveyor equipment
Supports third party vendors when required during equipment installations
Supports the creation of work orders and preventive maintenance documentation
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires completion of a craft apprenticeship, or an equivalent number of years of education and production maintenance experience
3-6 years' experience in materials handling experience preferably in warehousing, distribution environments
3-6 years' experience in manufacturing and PLC
3-6 years' experience working with PLC's, photo eyes, diffusers, Barcode scanners, diverters, label printers, access points
3-6 years' experience in warehouse technology such as Pick to Light and Pick to Voice, Allen Bradley RSLogix 500 and RSLogix 5000 PLC software
Knowledge of safety rules and procedures
Knowledge and understanding of electrical, pneumatic systems, conveyors, motors and packaging equipment
Demonstrated knowledge of AC and DC electrical systems and circuits
Demonstrated knowledge of the following software programs; MS office suite, Adobe Professional, Autocad, MS Visio
Working knowledge of Psion, Symbol and Motorola Access Points and RF Devices
Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available
Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist, and hand movements required for maintenance and service procedures
Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment
Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination, and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties
Ability to operate work related equipment
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Incumbent may sit for long periods of time at a desk or computer terminal
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear
Incumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephones, and other office equipment in the course of a normal workday
Stooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in the completion of job duties
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Sick Time
Paid holidays and parental leave
401K Program
Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental death/dismemberment insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance program
Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Account
Company
UNFI
UNFI is North America’s Premier Food Wholesaler.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$507.1M2024-04-25Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2014-07-15Post Ipo Equity· $7.1M
1996-11-01IPO
Leadership Team
Sandy Douglas
Chief Executive Officer
Giorgio Matteo Tarditi
President and CFO
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