On-Site Automation Maintenance Technician

KNAPP North America; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401k with generous match

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Pet Insurance

Job summary

KNAPP North America is seeking a Resident Maintenance Technician to provide first-class maintenance support for automated storage and retrieval systems at the customer site. You will diagnose and repair electro-mechanical faults, perform setup and calibration, and collaborate with customer operations to maximize system uptime.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, mechanical/electrical know-how, and the ability to work across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Automation or related field.
• 0-3 years direct experience in repairs on machinery systems including electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic.
• Strong communication skills and safety-conscious; bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rectify electro-mechanical faults and provide specialist maintenance support.
• Respond to emergency calls by Customer and ensure first-time right policy where possible.
• Set up and calibrate precision automation equipment; document activities and results.
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot conveyor and automation equipment; work with customer teams.

Skills

Electro-mechanical faults

Calibration

Electrical skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading drawings

Communication skills

Customer service

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Automation

Tools

Siemens PLCs

VFDs

Job description

KNAPP North America is seeking a Resident Maintenance Technician to provide first-class maintenance support for automated storage and retrieval systems at the customer site. You will diagnose and repair electro-mechanical faults, perform setup and calibration, and collaborate with customer operations to maximize system uptime.

The role requires hands-on troubleshooting, mechanical/electrical know-how, and the ability to work across teams in a fast-paced environment.