Industrial Mechatronics Maintenance Specialist

Briggs & Stratton; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Briggs & Stratton in Auburn, Alabama is seeking a skilled maintenance technician to troubleshoot, repair, and prevent downtime on PLC-driven equipment while maintaining facility infrastructure, electrical and plumbing systems, and machine repair.

You will service hydraulic systems, support automation and robotics, perform bench and machining tasks, and collaborate with engineers and vendors. The role requires strong communication and physical stamina for 8–12 hour shifts.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in a technical maintenance role using mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Willingness to work 8–12 hour shifts with physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, program, and repair PLC-driven equipment to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and repair facility infrastructure: structures, electrical, plumbing, and machine repair.
• Service and optimize hydraulic systems across equipment.
• Perform automation, robotics support, and preventive maintenance.
• Alter/repair tools, fixtures, gauges, and guarding through machining.
• Collaborate with engineers and vendors to resolve issues cost-effectively.
• Train team members and provide performance input to supervisor.
• Pitch in with other assigned duties.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Hydraulic skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tooling practices

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PLC systems

Instrumentation tools

Bench tools

Job description

Join our team keeping a world-class operation moving

Your core responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, program, and repair PLC-driven equipment to minimize downtime.
• Maintain and repair facility infrastructure: structures, building and grounds, electrical and heating systems, plumbing, and machine repair.
• Service and optimize hydraulic systems across a variety of equipment.
• Perform automation and robotics support, machine shop fabrication, and preventive maintenance using specialized instruments.
• Alter/repair tools, fixtures, gauges, and guarding through machining and bench operations.
• Collaborate with engineers and external vendors to resolve complex equipment and process issues efficiently and cost-effectively.
• Train team members, delegate tasks, give performance input to the supervisor, and help address and resolve workplace concerns.
• Pitch in as needed with other assigned duties.

What we’re looking for

• Advanced diagnostic ability across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic domains.
• Proven leadership plus strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of tooling practices and their applications.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Fluent in English and the primary language used at the site.

Background

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years in a technical maintenance role utilizing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills.

Physical and environmental expectations

• Lift/carry engines, components, and materials of different sizes and weights; the supervisor will provide the essential physical requirements for each role.
• Occasional to frequent pushing, pulling, bending, kneeling, twisting, crawling, and reaching during 8–12 hour shifts.
• Continuous standing/walking for full 8–12 hour shifts.
• Extended use of power and vibrating tools.
• Exposure to noise levels requiring hearing protection for the duration of the shift.
• Operation of motorized vehicles throughout a full shift.

Why Briggs & Stratton

From Milwaukee to more than 100 countries across six continents, Briggs & Stratton delivers diverse power solutions—from engines and lithium-ion batteries to standby generators, energy storage, and professional turf equipment—under leading brands including Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Billy Goat®, and Branco®.

EEO Statement

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran's status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.