Advanced Automation Maintenance Technician

Symbotic; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 39,950 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

Symbotic in Melrose Park, IL seeks an Automation Maintenance Technician at all levels to repair, calibrate and maintain its automated and robotic systems, including adapters, lifts and robotic vehicles. You will be the system expert across mechanical, PLC, electrical subsystems.

The role supports continuous operation, documents actions in CMMS, works in a dynamic environment, and requires 3+ years of automation experience, an associate degree or certification, and PLC troubleshooting skills.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or certification in electronics, automation, manufacturing or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with mechanical automation systems or equivalent training.
• Ability to read and follow electro-mechanical diagrams and troubleshoot effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections on Automated Storage and Retrieval System components and automated adapters/lifts.
• Lead continuous operation by calibrating, repairing, replacing or modifying components.
• Monitor system flow through adapters for maximum throughput and cases per hour.
• Troubleshoot robotic vehicle anomalies using schematics and advanced test equipment.
• Document actions, parts used and labor in CMMS with clear traceability.
• Communicate production-impacting issues and required corrective actions to the team.

Skills

Mechanical automation systems

Troubleshooting

Electro‑mechanical diagrams

Operate automated systems

Education

Associate degree or electronics/automation/manufacturing certification

Tools

PLC

Job description

Symbotic in Melrose Park, IL seeks an Automation Maintenance Technician at all levels to repair, calibrate and maintain its automated and robotic systems, including adapters, lifts and robotic vehicles. You will be the system expert across mechanical, PLC, electrical subsystems.

The role supports continuous operation, documents actions in CMMS, works in a dynamic environment, and requires 3+ years of automation experience, an associate degree or certification, and PLC troubleshooting skills.