Senior Automation Technician - Warehouse Robotics

Exotec; Allentown (NJ); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Generous vacation and time off policy

401(k) with company match up to 5%

Training and development opportunities

Company events with NA HQ in Atlanta

Job summary

Exotec designs and delivers automation solutions for warehouses, with teams supporting operations across multiple sites. This role involves hands-on maintenance of robots, conveyors and related systems in client facilities, typically in Phillipsburg, NJ.

You will work closely with site teams to ensure continuous uptime, perform preventative maintenance, and assist with new deployments. Strong mechanical, electrical, and software aptitude plus good communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–5+ years of maintenance experience, ideally with robotics exposure.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and software maintenance operations.
• Excellent organization and ability to stay calm during high-stress incidents.
• Effective communication to build rapport with client leadership and de-escalate situations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance of robots, machines, and conveyors installed by Exotec at client warehouses.
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance tasks.
• Monitor installation performance and ensure system availability targets (99%).
• Work autonomously and with teams to maintain uptime.
• Engage with on-site clients to provide operations advice and maintenance support.
• Assist with installation and deployment of new systems or machines.
• Respond quickly to emergencies and coordinate with others as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Robotics exposure

Mechanical/Electrical/Software upkeep

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Exotec designs and delivers advanced automation solutions that help global brands optimize warehouse performance while supporting warehouse teams across at every level. Our organization combines elegant mechanical design, resilient software and a deep understanding of logistics operations to solve our clients' most complex challenges.

Working at Exotec means contributing to the systems used daily in warehouses. You'll collaborate with passionate colleagues who share knowledge, challenge ideas and work in a respectful environment that values the diversity of more than 1,000 ExoPeople around the world.

Here, your work moves from concept to production and into the hands of clients who rely on it each day. You'll join a company where collaboration, excellence, and meaningful impact guide what's built next.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance of all the systems (robots, machines, conveyors) installed by Exotec in the client's warehouse
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance tasks on systems and machines
• Monitor the performance of the installations
• Work both autonomously and collaboratively to maintain Exotec's system availability targets (99%)
• Interact with on-site clients to provide operations advice and perform maintenance
• Assist with installation and deployment of new systems or machines
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, summoning additional assistance as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all genders to help us build a truly inclusive environment. If you don't meet every requirement listed below, don't worry—your skills and experiences may still make you a great fit!

• 1-5+ years of maintenance experience, ideally with some exposure to robotics
• Good general knowledge and competency in mechanical, electrical and software maintenance operations and engineering; if no robotics-specific experience, then at least a strong interest working on various robotics systems and machines
• Highly organized with ability to maintain composure and quality through high-stress incidents and/or escalations
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport with client leadership teams and de-escalate situations
• Ability to meet physical demands of job:
• Use and manipulation of standard hand tools
• Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs
• Working from heights of up to 50 ft
• Use and operation of lifts with a manufacturer‑rated capacity of 250 lbs, including tools and equipment (approximately 30 lbs)
• Stoop, kneeling, crouching or crawling to access and repair equipment at ground level
• Working on overhead equipment, including extended reaching and manual dexterity
• Comfort with regular, on-site work at client warehouse in Phillipsburg, NJ
• Any understanding of basic SQL queries would be a bonus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, inclusive of hourly rate with annual bonus potential
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Generous vacation and time off policy
• 401(k) with company match up to 5%
• Continuous opportunities for training and development in a quickly growing company
• Company-hosted training, teambuilding and social events with North America HQ (in Atlanta, GA) through the year

Exotec is an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We provide an inclusive work environment that respects all differences.