Mechatronics Tech I or II
About The Position
Responsible for installing, troubleshooting, and performing preventive maintenance on automated production lines to ensure equipment uptime across robotics, conveyors, stamping, assembly systems, and continuous process lines. The position supports production schedules in an automotive manufacturing environment and includes diagnosing failures, maintaining mechanical and electrical systems, assisting with continuous improvement, and ensuring quality and safety compliance. The role may involve providing maintenance or electronic control systems training, documenting field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections, and participating in training to stay current with technology in the work area. Work is performed in a manufacturing environment and may require shifts, overtime, and weekends according to the production schedule.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Mechatronics, Electromechanical Technology, or a related field, or equivalent completed apprenticeship or technical certification.
- At least 2 years of maintenance experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in reading electrical schematics, hydraulic blueprints, and PLC ladder logic.
- Experience with multi-axis industrial equipment or robotics.
- Knowledge of industrial communication networks such as EtherNet/IP, PROFINET, or DeviceNet.
- Ability to work shifts, overtime, and weekends as dictated by the production schedule.
- Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and stand for extended periods.
- Composite- or steel-toed shoes are required on the manufacturing floor.
Nice To Haves
- Tier 1 automotive or OEM experience is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on high-volume automated production machinery, assembly lines, and continuous process lines.
- Troubleshoot, calibrate, and program industrial robots used for welding, material handling, or assembly.
- Diagnose and repair electrical control circuits, sensors, drives, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs).
- Maintain and repair pneumatic and hydraulic systems, including valves, cylinders, pumps, and actuators.
- Perform rapid diagnostics during equipment breakdowns to minimize production downtime and implement permanent corrective actions.
- Assist engineering teams with optimizing machine cycle times, upgrading controls, and improving overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Ensure machinery complies with IATF 16949 quality standards, ISO 14001 environmental standards, and OSHA safety regulations, including Lockout/Tagout.
- Work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, and written or verbal instructions.
- Communicate effectively with co-workers and supervision.
- Provide sketches of field changes and discrepancies for engineering corrections and drawings.
- May provide training in maintenance or electronic control systems operations.
- Participate in training as required to stay current with technology in the work area.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
