Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

Cushman & Wakefield; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 41,328 - 49,593; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician to lead a team in installing and repairing automated packaging and distribution equipment. You will support the Operations Maintenance Team by designing solutions and managing projects, while training technicians and contractors.

Required are 4+ years with material handling systems, CMMS and PLC experience, plus strong skills in blueprints and electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience with material handling equipment and automated conveyors.
• 4+ years experience conducting preventative maintenance.
• 4+ years experience reading blueprints and schematics.
• 3+ years CMMS experience.
• 2+ years PLC programming experience.
• Experience leading and mentoring technicians.
• Vendor management experience.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project.
• Ability to work flexible schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead service technicians in installation and repair of automated packaging and distribution equipment.
• Design solutions and manage projects for difficult problems.
• Train and mentor service technicians and contract technicians.
• Create, assign and close out work orders with data on labor, parts and equipment.
• Maintain safe working environment and mentor junior technicians.

Skills

MHE experience

Preventive maintenance

Blueprints/schematics

CMMS

PLC programming

Team lead

Vendor management

MS Office tools

Flexible schedules

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

As a Sr. Mechatronics & Robotics Technician, you will lead service technicians on the team in the installation and repair of automated packaging and distribution equipment. You will support the Operations Maintenance Team by designing solutions for difficult problems and managing projects, and help train, mentor service technicians and contract technicians.

Key Responsibilities

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

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years of experience working with material handling equipment (MHE) such as automated conveyors and controls.
• 4+ years of experience conducting preventative maintenance.
• 4+ years of experience reading blueprints and schematics.
• 3+ years of experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• 2+ years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (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.
• Ability to work flexible schedules/shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate or higher degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field.
• Experience with robotic operation and maintenance.

Physical Demands

• Must have ability to reach overhead, kneel, squat, climb steps/ladders, use an aerial lift, and frequently lift a maximum of 50 lbs. of equipment.
• Ability to perform tasks wearing appropriate or required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include hard hat, face mask, face shield, and composite toe shoes.
• Regularly required to crouch or bend and reach to install/move equipment.
• Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work, averaging 6 to 12 miles per day.
• Work in a warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures.
• Regularly required to type on a computer for 1-2 hours per day.

Compensation

• Rate: $30.37 - $35.73 per hour.

C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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