Field Mechatronic Technician

Schaefer System International Limited•Brampton, ON

32d

About The Position

A leading global solution provider for all sectors of intralogistics – that is us: SSI SCHAEFER. What we also are: A family business that invests in the expertise, passion and talents of its employees. As one of the largest providers, we help our customers increase the efficiency and sustainability of their storage, picking and transport processes using innovative technologies and software. From fully automated warehouses with customized service and maintenance packages to manual and semi-automatic systems, we offer cost-effective intralogistics solutions from a single source. Moreover, we are now a leading provider of software for internal material flow. SSI SCHAEFER: 8,600 people that work in 80 operating companies and 7 production sites worldwide and impress customers from all sectors with customized intralogistics solutions. If you are also looking for an attractive employer to work with on a long-term basis, then simply get to know us! Position Overview: The Field Mechatronic Technician provides technical support for automated material handling equipment in customer warehouses and distribution centers. The Position works with PLC Engineers, Software Developers, and Software Support Engineers to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical and electrical systems. The Position may be on an installation team or part of a customer service team in-residence to ensure systems are running at peak efficiency with maximum uptime.

Requirements

2-year degree in Electronic or Mechanical Technology or equivalent experience.
1-3 years of equipment maintenance experience preferably with automation.
Working knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles, motors, drivers, belts and bearings.
Language Ability Requirements – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to update procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions before small groups of customers, employees, or managers of organization.
Math Ability Requirements – Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Reasoning Ability Requirements – Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Responsibilities

Coordinates on-site installation/maintenance of electrical and mechanical automated system machines.
Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and align electrical and mechanical automated system machines.
Clears interface of electrical and mechanical software.
Effectively communicates with customers in high-impact scenarios.
Develops and maintains standards and tools for hardware projects.
Monitors external suppliers.
Monitors automated system machine performance.
Maneuvers warehouse and distribution center ladders, metal stairs, catwalks, and temporary structure to find problems and make repairs.
May occasionally performs extended hours, weekend and holiday work in support of customer service and change requests.
May travel to other sites for paid training, installations, and vacation relief.
Works independently with little or no supervision.
All other duties as assigned.
Trains internal and external customers to increase system knowledge, resolve issues and prevent issues from recurring.
Updates system manuals.
Attends and participates in customer meetings.