Mechatronic Technician (Automation) – Onsite Systems Expert

Schaefer System International Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation plan

Excellent performance bonuses

RRSP match

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Educational reimbursement

Work-life balance

Safe work environment

Discount programs and referral Incent.

Internal growth opportunities

Job summary

SSI SCHAEFER is seeking a Mechatronic Technician to support automated material handling equipment in customer warehouses and distribution centers. You will collaborate with PLC Engineers, Software Developers, and Software Support Engineers to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical systems to keep systems running at peak efficiency and maximum uptime.

The role requires 1–3 years of automation experience and a mechanical/electromechanical background, with strong communication

Qualifications

• A degree/diploma in Mechanical technology, electromechanical or similar.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 1–3 years of equipment maintenance experience, preferably with automation.
• Reading and editing mechanical and layout drawings.
• Demonstrate organizational, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a high mechanical aptitude and ability to work rotating shifts.
• May travel for paid training, installations and vacation relief.

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.
• Supporting new machine builds, installations and modifications.
• Assisting with the preventative maintenance program to minimize production downtime.
• Develops and maintains standards and tools for hardware projects.
• Communicates with team members, project manager and software developers about work and status.
• Communicates with customers in high-impact scenarios.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical basics

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Maintenance experience

Team communication

Shift work

Independence

Travel for training

Education

Mechanical technology diploma / Electromechanical or similar

Job description

SSI SCHAEFER is seeking a Mechatronic Technician to support automated material handling equipment in customer warehouses and distribution centers. You will collaborate with PLC Engineers, Software Developers, and Software Support Engineers to install, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair mechanical systems to keep systems running at peak efficiency and maximum uptime.

The role requires 1–3 years of automation experience and a mechanical/electromechanical background, with strong communication