Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

Cushman & Wakefield•Seattle, WA

6d•$36 - $42

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 and managing projects, while training and mentoring service technicians and contract technicians. The technician promotes a safe working environment, maintains and troubleshoots building conveyor systems and related controls, and creates, assigns, and closes work orders with information about labor hours, equipment maintenance, and parts used. The role also leads and audits preventive maintenance procedures and maintains positive working relationships throughout the Operations facility. The position involves work in a warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures and movement between departments, floors, and properties. Physical tasks include reaching overhead, kneeling, squatting, climbing steps and ladders, using an aerial lift, lifting equipment up to 50 pounds, and regularly crouching or bending to install or move equipment. Employees may need to wear required personal protective equipment and regularly type on 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 supporting, training, and mentoring 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 appropriate or required personal protective equipment (PPE).
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 1–2 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.
Lead service technicians in the installation and repair of automated packaging and distribution equipment.
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 preventive maintenance procedures.
Mentor and train junior service technicians and contract technicians.
Design solutions for difficult problems and manage projects supporting the Operations Maintenance Team.
Maintain positive working relationships across the Operations facility.