Mechatronic Technician (Automation)

Schaefer System International Limited; Quebec; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaefer System International Limited is seeking a Mechatronic Technician to provide on-site support for automated material handling equipment in client warehouses and distribution centers. You will collaborate with PLC Engineers, Software Developers and Software Support Engineers to install, troubleshoot, maintain and repair mechanical systems.

The role involves coordinating on-site activities, performing preventative maintenance, and supporting new machine builds while communicating status to

Qualifications

• Requires a degree/diploma in Mechanical technology, Electromechanical or similar.
• 1–3 years of equipment maintenance experience, preferably with automation.
• Working knowledge of motors, drivers, belts and bearings.
• Capable of reading and editing mechanical and layout drawings.
• Demonstrates organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a high mechanical aptitude and be able to work rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates on-site installation/maintenance of mechanical automated system machines.
• Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and align mechanical automated system machines.
• Preventative maintenance and repair of diverse production equipment.
• Support new machine builds, installations and modifications.
• Assist with preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain standards and tools for hardware projects.
• Communicate with team members, project manager and software developers about status.
• Communicate effectively with customers in high-impact scenarios.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Automation familiarity

Electrical principles

Mechanical principles

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Mechanical aptitude

Shift work

Travel for training

Education

Mechanical technology diploma

Valid Driver’s License

Job description

The Mechatronic Technician provides technical support for automated material handling equipment in customer warehouses and distribution centers. The Position works with PLC Engineers, Software Developers, and Software Support Engineers to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical systems. The Position is part of a customer service team in-residence to ensure systems are running at peak efficiency with maximum uptime.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinates on-site installation/maintenance of mechanical automated system machines.
• Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate and align mechanical automated system machines.
• Preventative maintenance and repair of diverse production equipment.
• Supporting new machine builds, installations and modifications.
• Assisting with the preventative maintenance program to ensure production downtime is minimized.
• Develops and maintains standards and tools for hardware projects.
• Actively communicates with team members, project manager and software developers about the work and project status.
• Effectively communicates with customers in high-impact scenarios.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• A degree/diploma in Mechanical technology, Electromechanical or Similar.
• Valid Driver’s License
• 1-3 years of equipment maintenance experience preferably with automation.
• Working knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles, motors, drivers, belts and bearings.
• Capable of reading and editing mechanical and layout drawings.
• Demonstrate experience in a maintenance field with good working experience in mechanical repairs.
• Demonstrate organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a high mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• May occasionally performs extended hours, weekend and holiday work in support of customer service and change requests.
• May travel to other sites for paid training, installations, and vacation relief.
• Works independently with little or no supervision.