What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Electro-Mechanical Controls Technician position at URBN Inc USA?
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- CNC Automation Solutions
- Variable Frequency Drives (VFD)
- Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC)
- Conveyor Systems
- Servo Motors
Salary : $30 - $38