Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

Cushman & Wakefield • Bellefonte, PA

18d • $29 - $34

About The Position

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 developing solutions to difficult problems, managing projects, and training and mentoring service and contract technicians.

The technician promotes a safe work environment, maintains and troubleshoots building conveyor systems and related controls, and oversees preventive maintenance. The role also includes creating, assigning, and closing work orders with information about labor hours, maintenance, and parts used, as well as maintaining positive working relationships across the Operations facility.

The position is based in a warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures and involves movement between departments, floors, and properties. Employees may average 6 to 12 miles of movement per day and regularly use a computer for 1–2 hours per day.

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 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 or appropriate 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 work in a warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures.
• Ability to type on a computer regularly for 1–2 hours per day.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or higher from a vocational school or college, with a focus in 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, solenoids, and related equipment.
• Create, assign, and close out work orders with details including labor hours, equipment maintenance, and parts used.
• Lead and audit preventive maintenance procedures.
• Mentor junior technicians and support their development.
• Maintain positive working relationships across the Operations facility.
• Lead service technicians in the installation and repair of automated packaging and distribution equipment.
• Develop solutions to difficult problems and manage projects.
• Train and mentor service technicians and contract technicians.

Benefits

• Weekly pay.
• Comprehensive benefits starting on the first day.
• Training, development, and advancement opportunities.
• A clean and cutting-edge facility.
• A safety-first culture.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life insurance, 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