Automation Technician II

Fanatics Collectibles•Sunnyvale, TX

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform, igniting the passions of global sports fans and maximizing presence for hundreds of sports partners. They offer products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing fans to Buy, Collect, and Bet. The platform includes licensed fan gear, trading cards, sports memorabilia, and a Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has over 100 million global sports fans, a network of approximately 900 sports properties, 2,500 athletes and celebrities, and over 2,000 retail locations, with more than 22,000 employees. Fanatics Collectibles is a new company within this ecosystem, focused on next-generation collectibles, leveraging the broader Fanatics digital sports platform. The Automation Technician II supports equipment installation, startup, and long-term reliability within the trading card manufacturing environment, while also supporting in-house automation for both legacy machinery and new processes. This role works closely with the Sr Project Management Manager and Automation Manager, as well as Safety, Facilities, Maintenance, Electricians, and equipment vendors to ensure installations are executed correctly and automation systems are supported from day one. The ideal candidate brings strong technical capability, hands-on problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach focused on safe, reliable, and efficient operations.

Requirements

Associate degree or technical certification in industrial maintenance, automation, mechatronics, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
Experience supporting industrial equipment installation and startup in a manufacturing or production environment
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and basic controls systems
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and equipment documentation
Experience working in plant or production-based environments

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting robotics systems and automated equipment
Hands-on experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting
Familiarity with retrofitting or upgrading legacy machinery
Experience working closely with Electricians and controls teams during equipment installations
Understanding of preventive maintenance planning for automated equipment
Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross functionally across Maintenance, Engineering, Safety, Facilities, and Project teams
Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, hands-on approach
Comfort working in fast-paced manufacturing environments with evolving priorities

Responsibilities

Support equipment installations by providing detailed technical information and machine requirements
Assist during equipment installation by delivering technical support alongside Maintenance and Electricians to ensure installations meet operational and safety standards
Develop and review delivery paths and rigging plans to support safe and efficient equipment movement
Coordinate and assist with defining maintenance needs and preventive maintenance requirements for new equipment
Support troubleshooting and optimization during installation, startup, and early production phases
Work closely with Electricians to verify electrical connections, controls integration, and overall installation quality
Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, and vendors to resolve installation and equipment-related issues
Support in-house automation initiatives, including maintaining, improving, and troubleshooting existing automation systems
Partner closely with the Maintenance team to support automation-related issues and ongoing improvements
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on equipment reliability, automation performance, and system stability