Facilities Maintenance Technician III - Automation

Medtronic•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Automation Maintenance Technician supports Distribution Operations at Medtronic’s Airways Distribution Center in Memphis, Tennessee. This facility is part of Medtronic’s U.S. distribution network and utilizes automated material handling, conveyance, sortation, packaging, and warehouse robotics technologies to support order fulfillment and product distribution activities. This position is based onsite in Memphis, TN and supports Day Shift operations within the distribution center. The role partners closely with Operations and Maintenance teams to ensure equipment reliability, uptime, and efficient facility performance. The Facilities Automation Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving automated material handling systems and facility equipment that support distribution center operations. This role focuses on preventive maintenance, equipment reliability, rapid response to operational disruptions, and continuous improvement of automation and facility systems.

Requirements

3+ years of Automation, Manufacturing, Distribution, or Material Handling Equipment Maintenance experience
Experience troubleshooting and repairing mechanical and electrical equipment in an industrial, warehouse, manufacturing, or distribution environment
Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, including blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, and equipment specifications
Experience using hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to perform maintenance and repair activities

Nice To Haves

Experience troubleshooting and maintaining automated systems such as conveyors, sortation equipment, warehouse robotics, automated packaging systems, Exotec systems, Sparck box-on-demand equipment, or material handling equipment
Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Electrical troubleshooting experience, including use of a multimeter for incoming power and low-voltage control systems
HVAC experience, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Universal Certification, or demonstrated knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations, Quality System Regulations (QSR), ISO 13485 requirements, or Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) practices

Responsibilities

Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on automation, conveyance, sortation, and material handling equipment to maximize reliability and minimize unplanned downtime
Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues and restore equipment to operational status following equipment failures or unplanned events
Inspect, test, repair, and maintain automated systems, machinery, and facility equipment using established maintenance procedures
Utilize blueprints, wiring diagrams, layouts, technical drawings, and equipment specifications to diagnose and resolve equipment issues
Partner with Operations leadership to schedule and complete maintenance activities during production breaks, shift transitions, and other available operational windows
Conduct routine and special inspections to identify corrective and preventive maintenance needs before equipment failures occur
Apply reliability-centered maintenance practices and support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with site maintenance strategies
Safely use hand tools, power tools, testing equipment, and diagnostic instruments while performing maintenance activities