Equipment Services Technician – Charlotte, NC

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. 

This is a hands-on position that requires solid debugging and troubleshooting skills within Electrical, Mechanical, Pneumatic and PLCs Install, setup, troubleshoot, and maintain various mail order pharmacy equipment and prototyping/testing new improvement projects.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of an automated production line and automated equipment, including robotic technology and systems
• Maintaining and managing needs for pill dispensers
• Accessing application and monitoring work orders
• Checking sensors daily
• Handling service calls by utilizing radio equipment
• Managing machine issues and respond to calls in timely manner 

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in. 

Required Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma or GED
• 5+ years of experience in the repair, troubleshooting, and maintenance of an automated manufacturing or distribution line
• Experience with 3-phase 480 volts industrial electrical systems, electrical wiring, electrical conduit and motor control circuits
• Experience with maintaining work orders, parts inventory, hours, etc. with computerized systems such as CMMS or SAP
• Proven ability to troubleshoot electrical/mechanical/pneumatic issues when they occur on the line including, but not limited to, installation, diagnostic, calibration, maintenance/repair of equipment and electronic devices
• Demonstrated ability to fill in as needed for first or second shift team members
• Ability to stand and walk around the site throughout 8-hour shift
• Ability to work onsite in Charlotte, NC 11:00am -7:30pm Monday through Thursday. 6:00am – 2:30pm on Friday with occasional shift on Saturday

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience with control logic such as Allen-Bradley/Rockwell Software PLC, HMI, RSLogic500/5000, and Studio 5000 and Bechkoff PLC’s
• Proven MS Office experience

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.   

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.      

UnitedHealth Group is a drug – free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.    

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