Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

Cushman & Wakefield • Salinas, CA

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About The Position

At C&W Services, the Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician leads service technicians in installing and repairing automated packaging and distribution equipment. The role supports the Operations Maintenance Team by designing solutions to difficult problems and managing projects, while training and mentoring service and contract technicians.

The technician maintains and troubleshoots conveyor systems and related electrical and control components, oversees work orders and preventive maintenance, and helps foster a safe, collaborative working environment. Work takes place in a warehouse with fluctuating temperatures and includes regular movement between departments, floors, and properties.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 4 years of experience working with material handling equipment, such as automated conveyors and controls.
• At least 4 years of experience conducting preventative 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, including the ability to create and manage documents.
• Ability to work flexible schedules or shifts.
• Ability to reach overhead, kneel, squat, climb steps and ladders, use an aerial lift, and frequently lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform tasks while wearing required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), 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 a mechanical or electrical field.
• Experience with robotic operation and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
• Maintain and troubleshoot building conveyor systems.
• Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, photo-eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, and related equipment.
• Create, assign, and close out work orders, recording labor hours, equipment maintenance, and parts used.
• Lead and audit preventative maintenance procedures.
• Train and mentor junior technicians and contract technicians.
• Design solutions to difficult maintenance problems and manage projects.
• Maintain positive working relationships across the Operations facility.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on the first day.
• Training, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Clean and cutting-edge facility.
• Safety-first culture.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; retirement savings plans; life insurance; disability insurance; and 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