Mechatronics Technician

Brightstar Lottery•Lakeland, FL

33d•$32 - $36•Onsite

About The Position

As a Mechatronics Technician, you will support Brightstar Lottery's manufacturing operations by maintaining, troubleshooting, and improving production and packaging equipment within a high-security instant lottery ticket manufacturing environment. This role combines hands-on mechanical, electrical, and automation responsibilities to ensure safe, reliable, and efficient operations. While automation and controls work are important components of the position, success in this role requires a strong ability to support the full range of maintenance activities across production equipment. This role will be located onsite in Lakeland, Florida. Please note that this position requires onsite attendance in Lakeland, Florida and is scheduled for the night shift, working 5:30 PM to 2:30 AM.

Requirements

Associate degree or technical certification in Mechatronics, Industrial Maintenance, Electrical Technology, Automation, or a related field
2+ years of experience supporting manufacturing equipment in an industrial environment
Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and automated systems
Working knowledge of PLCs and industrial control systems, including Allen-Bradley or Siemens platforms
Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, blueprints, and technical documentation
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root-cause analysis skills
Ability to work safely in a secure, regulated manufacturing environment and pass required background checks
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English is required

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Mechatronics Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Electro-Mechanical Technician, or similar role
Background supporting high-speed packaging, printing, converting, or manufacturing equipment
Experience with welding, fabrication, and machine rebuilds
Familiarity with PLC programming, HMI development, and industrial networking
Experience working in regulated, secure, or highly controlled manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and controls-related issues across manufacturing systems
Install, configure, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, sensors, drives, and industrial control systems
Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on high-speed production and packaging equipment
Support welding, fabrication, equipment rebuilds, and machine modifications as needed
Develop and modify control logic to support equipment improvements and new product introductions
Partner with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to improve equipment reliability and performance
Perform other duties as assigned