Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

Cushman & Wakefield • West Chicago, IL

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About The Position

As a Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician at C&W Services, you will lead service technicians in installing and repairing automated packaging and distribution equipment. You will support the Operations Maintenance Team by designing solutions to difficult problems and managing projects, as well as training and mentoring service technicians and contract technicians. The role involves maintaining and troubleshooting building conveyor systems and their controls, supporting preventive maintenance, and coordinating work orders. The position is based in a warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures and requires frequent movement throughout departments, floors, and properties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of experience working with material handling equipment (MHE), such as automated conveyors and controls.
• At least 4 years of experience conducting preventive maintenance.
• At least 4 years of experience reading blueprints and schematics.
• At least 3 years of experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• At least 2 years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs.
• Experience acting as a team lead who supports, trains, and mentors less experienced technicians.
• Previous vendor management experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, with the ability to create and manage documents effectively.
• Ability to work flexible schedules or shifts.
• Ability to reach overhead, kneel, squat, climb steps and ladders, use an aerial lift, and frequently lift up to 50 pounds of equipment.
• Ability to perform tasks while wearing required personal protective equipment, which may include a hard hat, face mask, face shield, and composite toe shoes.
• Ability to crouch or bend and reach to install or move equipment.
• Ability to move between departments, floors, and properties, averaging 6 to 12 miles per day.
• Ability to type on a computer regularly for 1 to 2 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher from a vocational school or college, focused on mechanical or electrical studies.
• Experience with robotic operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot conveyor systems in the building.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, photo-eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, and solenoids.
• Create, assign, and close out work orders, recording labor hours, equipment maintenance, and parts used.
• Lead and audit preventive maintenance procedures.
• Mentor junior technicians and help them develop in their roles.
• Maintain positive working relationships across the Operations facility.
• Lead service technicians in installing and repairing automated packaging and distribution equipment.
• Design solutions for difficult problems and manage projects.
• Train and mentor service technicians and contract technicians.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on the first day.
• Training, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
• Retirement savings plans.
• Life and disability insurance programs.
• Paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED