Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

Cushman & Wakefield • Sacramento, 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, managing projects, and training and mentoring service technicians and contract technicians.

The technician maintains and troubleshoots building conveyor systems and related controls, supports preventative maintenance, and creates, assigns, and closes work orders with information about labor hours, equipment maintenance, and parts used. The role also promotes a safe working environment and maintains positive working relationships across the Operations facility.

The work takes place in a warehouse with fluctuating temperatures and involves movement between departments, floors, and properties, averaging 6 to 12 miles per day. The position requires regular computer use, along with physical activities such as lifting, reaching, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, and using an aerial lift. Appropriate or required personal protective equipment must be worn.

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 in a team lead capacity to support, train, and mentor 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, and use an aerial lift.
• Ability to frequently lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to perform tasks while wearing appropriate or required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to regularly 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 work in a warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures.
• 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 the 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, and solenoids.
• Create, assign, and close out work orders, recording labor hours, equipment maintenance, and parts used.
• Lead and audit preventative maintenance procedures.
• Mentor junior technicians and help them grow in their roles.
• Lead service technicians in installing and repairing automated packaging and distribution equipment.
• Design solutions for difficult problems and manage projects in support of the Operations Maintenance Team.
• Train and mentor service technicians and contract technicians.
• Maintain positive working relationships across the Operations facility.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Comprehensive benefits that start on the first day.
• Training, development, and advancement opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health, vision, and dental insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; retirement savings plans; life and 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