Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

Cushman & Wakefield • Salinas, CA

20d • $40 - $48

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 developing solutions to difficult problems and managing projects, while training and mentoring service technicians and contract technicians. The position also involves maintaining and troubleshooting building conveyor systems and associated controls, overseeing preventative maintenance, and coordinating maintenance work orders.

The work is performed in a warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures. The role involves movement between departments, floors, and properties, averaging 6 to 12 miles per day, and regular computer typing for 1–2 hours per day. The position requires the use of appropriate or required PPE.

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 that 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 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 travel between departments, floors, and properties, averaging 6 to 12 miles of movement per day.
• 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 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 develop in their roles.
• Maintain positive working relationships across the Operations facility.
• Lead service technicians in the installation and repair of 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.
• 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; 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