Lead Automation Maintenance Technician

Exol•Perris, CA

5d•$27 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Exol is seeking a Lead Automation Maintenance Technician for its Automation Maintenance team within Customer Operations. The role leads frontline maintenance activities and supports the safe, continuous operation of Exol’s automated robotic material handling systems. The Customer Operations team works with onsite customers to promote operational excellence, system availability, quality, safety, and performance. The equipment supported includes Automated Storage and Retrieval System equipment such as robotic vehicles, Automated Adapters, Vertical Lifts, controls, sensors, and related system interfaces. The technician leads and supports inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and component replacement; diagnoses complex equipment issues; monitors material flow; documents maintenance work; and trains and supports technicians. The position may require up to 10% travel to client locations and company headquarters. Employees need a valid driver’s license and the ability to drive and/or fly for business travel. Business travel expenses are reimbursed under program guidelines; eligible employees may receive a corporate credit card, though a personal credit card may be needed during onboarding.

Requirements

At least 6 years of related experience or equivalent work experience.
Associate degree or certification in electronics, automotive technology, automation, manufacturing, or a related field, or equivalent practical work experience.
Advanced electromechanical troubleshooting skills, including interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and mechanical documentation.
Strong knowledge of Programmable Logic Controllers and experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled automated equipment.
Experience maintaining automated manufacturing, robotic, material handling, conveyor, or Automated Storage and Retrieval System equipment.
Experience using diagnostic equipment and a Computerized Maintenance Management System to troubleshoot and document maintenance activity.
Ability to work safely around energized equipment and follow lockout/tagout and fall-protection procedures.
Ability to climb stairs, work at heights up to 45 feet, enter restrictive areas as narrow as 24 inches, lift up to 50 pounds, move items weighing up to 80 pounds, and stand or walk for extended shifts in temperatures ranging from 32°F to 105°F.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive and/or fly to client locations and company headquarters.

Responsibilities

Lead and support technicians performing inspections, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and component replacement on automated robotic vehicles, Automated Adapters, Vertical Lifts, and associated equipment.
Diagnose complex system anomalies and equipment stoppages using electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, electromechanical documentation, and advanced test equipment.
Adjust, calibrate, repair, replace, and modify system components to support safe and continuous system operation.
Monitor material flow through manual inbound, automated inbound, and automated outbound processes to support system throughput and performance.
Perform robotic vehicle recovery and maintenance activities within the Exol Matrix Select system, including work in restrictive areas and at height.
Accurately document inspections, maintenance activity, repairs, parts usage, and equipment status in the Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Train and support technicians on system operation, maintenance procedures, troubleshooting practices, safety requirements, and communication of production-impacting issues.