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This role focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems (ASRS), Warehouse Control Systems (WCS), conveyors, and related electromechanical components. Responsibilities include preventive and corrective maintenance, system repairs, and documentation of all activities. The technician also supports safety compliance, process improvements, and system reliability initiatives to reduce downtime and optimize efficiency.\nWhat You Will Do\nPerform preventive and corrective maintenance on ASRS, conveyors, and other automated systems.\nTroubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and control issues.\nRespond to alarms, breakdowns, and emergencies to minimize operational downtime.\nConduct inspections and system performance checks to identify issues proactively.\nProvide technical support to operations and assist with training junior technicians.\nDocument maintenance activities and ensure clear shift-to-shift communication.\nManage spare parts, warranties, and CMMS records to support equipment readiness.\nFollow all safety requirements (NFPA70E, Lockout/Tagout, PPE) and promote safe practices.\nApply technical expertise on drives, motors, sensors, and system alignment.\nPartner with leadership on continuous improvement and system upgrades.\nAnalyze maintenance data to recommend long-term reliability improvements.\n Minimum Qualifications\n5 years of capital investment planning, budgeting, and forecasting execution in concert with company annual operating plans.\n5 years of business case analysis experience to justify capital investment roadmap supported through ROI analyses including IRR, Payback, cash flow considerations.\n5 years mechanical experience on conveyor systems, MHE vehicles and equipment, and implementing preventative maintenance actions in support of a faced-paced, progressive distribution environment.\n5 years strong operational understanding of warehouse management systems and integrations driven by warehouse execution and control platforms.\n3 years of managing a team of direct or indirect reports.\nState-specific licensing (Oregon)\nMust not be colorblind (color recognition required)\nPreferred Skills/Education\nBachelor’s degree\n About Lowe's\nLowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company with total fiscal 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe’s employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,750 home improvement stores, 540 branches and 120 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. For more information, visit Lowes.com\nAbout Lowe’s\nLowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 100 home improvement company serving approximately 16 million customer transactions a week, with total fiscal year 2025 sales of more than $86 billion. Lowe's employs approximately 300,000 associates and operates over 1,700 home improvement stores, 530 branches and 130 distribution centers. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing, improving community spaces, helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts and providing disaster relief to communities in need. 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