Automation Technician Engineer (Contractor Conversion)

Pay rate:  $36.05/hr. Bonus eligible:  No Benefits:  Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. Medical, dental and vision coverage Paid time off plan Health savings account (HSA) 401k savings plan Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) Short- and long-term disability coverage Work-Life resources Paid parental leave Healthy lifestyle programs Application window anticipated to close:  9/18/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

Shift schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm (or until the work is complete), Monday-Friday What Operations Engineering contributes to Cardinal Health Engineering is responsible for performing research and analyses to develop design options for components, products, systems and processes. Operation Engineering applies engineering principles and is responsible for oversight of consistent, safe, and efficient operation of automated equipment and systems, along with preventative maintenance, within a distribution center.

Uses working understanding of PLCs, robotics control systems and machine operation to repair/replace control devices, operate automation software and troubleshoot challenges. Accountable for improving system reliability, minimizing downtime, reducing operational costs, and maintaining compliance with industry regulations and quality standards. Responsibilities : Overseeing and maintaining an operational readiness of SLAM at our fully automated locations.

Inventory and account for repair parts for SLAM Ordering repair parts for SLAM as they are consumed. Implementing and managing the reliability-based maintenance function. This position also executes equipment inspection and monitoring programs; defines and implements maintenance best practices to improve overall mechanical equipment uptime; and continuously evaluates current maintenance, operations and reliability methods and implements changes to enhance effectiveness at increasing value-maximizing performance.

Monitoring operation and maintain robots, conveyors, and other mechanical and electrical equipment; reviewing logs as necessary to assure proper operation of equipment; responsible for reporting any problems/malfunctions on an as need/requested basis. Performing preventive maintenance tasks when required per manufacturing standard and frequencies, utilizing a CMMS. Overseeing repairs and PMs of equipment and implements frequency of repair and/or PM per manufactures recommendations, standards, and warranty compliance.

Ensuring the availability of an adequate inventory of tools and other supplies to operate all associated automation, including PSI. Overseeing the activities of contractors working, operational demonstrations, or training sessions within the SLAM line. Qualifications: 4+ years of experience, preferred High School diploma, GED or equivalent, or equivalent work experience, preferred What is expected of you and others at this level: Applies extensive knowledge and company policies to complete a wide range of assignments Demonstrates expert understanding of all levels of the job family and has thorough knowledge of jobs outside area of responsibility Takes the lead in effectively applying new processes and skills in accomplishing assignments May provide technical guidance and training to others Maintains appropriate licenses, training and certifications Works on complex problems that require independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issue Makes recommendation for new or revised processes and has a role on the implementation Adheres to all quality guidelines Works with minimal degree of supervision Has latitude to make decisions in exceptional circumstances within established guidelines Provides guidance to less experienced team members May have team leader responsibilities but does not formally supervise Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a col