Robotics Technician

ZT Group Intl, Inc. dba ZT Systems; Secaucus (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive medical, dental, vision

Job summary

ZT Systems seeks a Robotics Technician to support the Advanced Automation Infrastructure team in our automated assembly operations. You will own KUKA robotic arms, lead calibration, preventive maintenance, and rapid recovery when issues occur.

This role builds hands-on expertise at the center of next-generation manufacturing for a leading hyperscale system integrator. You will diagnose complex faults, develop spare strategies, and collaborate with OEM service teams and internal engineering to

Qualifications

• Minimum of a trade school certification in a technical field and 6+ years in automated manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on expertise with industrial robotics including programming, troubleshooting, calibration, mastering, axis/servo systems, and controller diagnostics across a wide robot platform.
• KUKA experience highly preferred.
• Proven ability to diagnose complex robotic faults independently across mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and communication domains.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain KUKA robotic systems: performance, availability, calibration, mastering, and preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve complex robot, controller, EOAT, and robotic cell faults to minimize downtime.
• Develop and maintain a KUKA-specific critical spares strategy for rapid recovery.
• Collaborate with OEM field service and internal engineering on repairs, upgrades, and failure elimination.
• Maintain robot programs, configurations, calibration data, maintenance records, and recovery docs.
• Analyze performance and downtime trends to identify root causes and reliability improvements.
• Cross-train and back up automated controls and mechanical systems.

Skills

KUKA robotics

Robotics troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Root-cause analysis

Electrical/controls diagnostics

Education

Trade school certification in technical field

Tools

KUKA controllers

EOAT

Job description

About the role

The Robotics Technician serves the Advanced Automation Infrastructure team and is on the front line of ZT Systems' automated assembly operations, keeping our robotic systems running at peak performance. You’ll own the day-to-day health of KUKA robotic arms, leading calibration, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and recovery when equipment goes down. 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 KUKA robotic systems, maintaining robot performance, availability, calibration, mastering, and preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve complex robot, controller, EOAT, and robotic cell faults, minimizing production downtime and escalating advanced issues to KUKA when required.
• Develop and maintain a KUKA-specific critical spares strategy, ensuring high-risk components are available to support rapid recovery of equipment.
• Partner with KUKA field service and internal engineering teams on complex repairs, system improvements, upgrades, and recurring failure elimination.
• Maintain accurate robot programs, configurations, calibration data, maintenance records, and recovery documentation for each robotic cell.
• Analyze equipment performance and downtime trends to identify root causes, reliability improvements, and opportunities to increase automation availability.
• Crosstrain and provide backup support for the automated controls and mechanical 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 6+ years of practical experience in an automated manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands‑on expertise with industrial robotics, including programming, troubleshooting, calibration, mastering, axis/servo systems, and controller diagnostics across a wide platform of robots.
• KUKA experience highly preferred.
• Proven ability to diagnose complex robotic faults independently, distinguishing mechanical, electrical, controls, software, and communication‑related issues.
• Strong experience with End‑of‑Arm Tooling (EOAT), robot‑to‑tool interfaces, pneumatic systems, sensors, and tooling‑related failure modes.
• Experience developing and executing robot preventive maintenance, calibration, recovery, and reliability programs in a production environment.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, I/O documentation, robot programs, and technical manuals to systematically troubleshoot equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with OEM field service teams, lead technical escalations, and communicate effectively with engineering and operations.
• A continuous‑improvement mindset, with the ability to identify recurring failures, perform root‑cause analysis, and implement changes that improve equipment availability and reduce downtime.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 under8U.S.C. §1157, or (iv) Asylee under8U.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.

Additional Information

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 they’re 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