Lead Mechatronics & Robotics Technician — Automation & PM

C&W Services; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Benefits start on day one

Training and advancement opportunities

Clean and cutting-edge facility

Safety-first culture

Job summary

C&W Services is seeking a Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician to lead the installation and repair of automated packaging and distribution equipment. You will design solutions, manage projects, and mentor service technicians and contract technicians.

The role requires 4+ years in material handling, PPM, blueprints, CMMS, and PLCs, with strong leadership and vendor-management experience. Expect a safety-first culture and a collaborative Operations team in a dynamic warehouse environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years experience with material handling equipment (MHE) such as automated conveyors and controls.
• 4+ years experience conducting preventative maintenance.
• 4+ years experience reading blueprints and schematics.
• 3+ years experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• 2+ years experience with Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC) programs.
• Experience acting in a team lead capacity that supports, trains, and mentors 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/shifts.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
• Maintenance: Maintain and troubleshoot all conveyor systems in the building. Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, photo-eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, etc.
• Monitoring: Create, assign, and close out work orders with data including labor hours, equipment maintenance and parts used.
• Support: Lead and audit preventative maintenance procedures. Mentor junior technicians to grow in their roles.
• Communication: Maintain a positive working relationship across all of the Operations facility.

Skills

MHE experience

Preventative maintenance

Reading blueprints

CMMS

PLC programming

Team leadership

Vendor management

MS Office suite

Flexible scheduling

Education

Associates or higher in Mechanical/Electrical

Tools

PLC programming tools

Job description

C&W Services is seeking a Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician to lead the installation and repair of automated packaging and distribution equipment. You will design solutions, manage projects, and mentor service technicians and contract technicians.

The role requires 4+ years in material handling, PPM, blueprints, CMMS, and PLCs, with strong leadership and vendor-management experience. Expect a safety-first culture and a collaborative Operations team in a dynamic warehouse environment.