Mechanical Maintenance Technician

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

ZT Systems is hiring a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to keep automated production cells running by maintaining conveyance, pneumatic systems, motors, and other mechanical equipment. The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration with Robotics and Controls teams.

The incumbent will lead root-cause analysis, manage critical spare parts, and train teammates to reduce downtime while supporting continuous improvement across the automation

Qualifications

• Trade school certification and 5+ years in automated manufacturing
• Deep mechanical/electromechanical troubleshooting in automated environments
• Troubleshoot conveyors, pneumatic actuators, motors, bearings, sensors
• Interpret mechanical drawings, pneumatic schematics, electrical diagrams
• Develop and execute preventive maintenance programs
• Lead repairs, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Own conveyance, pneumatic systems, and mechanical equipment for production cells
• Troubleshoot and repair conveyors, stoppers, actuators, motors, gearboxes, bearings, sensors
• Execute preventive/predictive maintenance across ~40 conveyance cells
• Manage spare-parts inventory based on criticality, history, lead time
• Collaborate with Robotics/Controls teams to troubleshoot cross‑functional issues
• Perform root-cause analysis to improve reliability and uptime
• Crosstrain to support robotic systems as backup

Skills

Conveyance systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical & electromechanical

Root cause analysis

Reading schematics & drawings

MS Office

Education

Trade school certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the role:

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician serves the Advanced Automation Infrastructure team and is on the front line of ZT Systems' automated assembly operations, keeping the mechanical systems that move and position products running reliably. You’ll maintain and troubleshoot conveyance, pneumatic systems, motors, and mechanical equipment while responding quickly to equipment failures and preventing recurring issues. This is an opportunity to build hands‑on expertise at the center of next‑generation manufacturing for one of the industry's leading hyperscale system integrators.

What you’ll do:

• Serve as the owner for conveyance, pneumatic systems, and mechanical equipment supporting automated production cells.
• Troubleshoot and repair complex conveyors, pneumatic stoppers, actuators, motors, gearboxes, bearings, sensors, and electromechanical systems.
• Execute preventive and predictive maintenance activities across approximately 40 conveyance cells, identifying equipment degradation before it results in downtime.
• Develop and maintain critical mechanical and pneumatic spare‑parts inventory based on equipment criticality, failure history, and lead time.
• Partner with the Robotics and Controls technicians to troubleshoot cross‑functional equipment failures and provide backup support across automation systems.
• Analyze recurring mechanical and pneumatic failures and lead root‑cause and continuous‑improvement efforts to improve equipment reliability and availability.
• Crosstrain and provide intermediate backup support for the robotic systems to build team‑wide knowledge and eliminate single points of knowledge.

What you bring:

• A minimum of a trade school certification in a technical field and 5+ years of practical experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Deep mechanical and electromechanical troubleshooting expertise in automated manufacturing, conveyance, material‑handling, and production equipment.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and repair conveyor systems, pneumatic actuators, stoppers, cylinders, motors, bearings, sensors, and mechanical assemblies.
• Strong understanding of pneumatic systems, including air preparation, valves, regulators, cylinders, tubing, pressure regulation, and troubleshooting of intermittent failures.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, pneumatic schematics, electrical diagrams, equipment manuals, and OEM documentation to diagnose equipment problems efficiently.
• Experience developing and executing preventive maintenance programs, identifying wear patterns, and proactively addressing equipment conditions before they result in downtime.
• Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electromechanical problems across mechanical, pneumatic, electrical, and controls interfaces, rather than working within a single discipline.
• Strong ownership mentality with the ability to lead repairs independently, perform root‑cause analysis, communicate issues clearly, and support continuous improvement across the automation system.
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, and Word).
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.

About ZT Systems

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, you’ll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world‑class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced environment that’s challenging, rewarding, and career‑defining. A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities—to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today—and transforming the future of tomorrow. Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.

What We Offer

At ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company, we believe that investing in our people is key to our continued growth and innovation. When you join our team, you’ll gain access to a comprehensive and inclusive benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and professional development—both now and in the future.

Compensation & Financial Security

• Competitive base salary
• Performance‑based annual bonus eligibility
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement for eligible education programs

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with access to leading providers
• Mental health resources and employee wellness support programs
• Company‑paid life and disability insurance

Time Away & Work‑Life Balance

• Paid time off (PTO) and company‑paid holidays
• Parental leave and family care support programs

Growth & Purpose

• Structured training programs and on‑the‑job learning opportunities
• Matching gifts and volunteer programs to support causes you care about

These benefits are available to eligible employees and are designed to grow with you as your career evolves. Full benefits and eligibility varies by work location. Learn more about our benefits here.

ZT Group Int’l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Please be aware that certain positions may require the applicant to either 1) be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or 2) be eligible to obtain an export control license or license exception from the Bureau of Industry and Science & U.S. Department of Commerce. All offers of employment will be conditional subject to the foregoing.

ZT Systems, a Sanmina Company is a place where you can do work you’re proud of alongside smart, passionate people who get genuinely excited about what’s able to accomplish here. We work, learn, and grow together in a supportive and fast‑moving environment where decisiveness and action are not only encouraged, but expected. Together, we’re tackling complex challenges and creating impactful solutions in one of the world’s most high‑demand industries—that’s where you come in.

Learn more at www.ztsystems.com.