Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician — Lead Automation

Cushman & Wakefield; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Comprehensive Benefits that start on 1

Training, Development, and Advancement

A Clean and Cutting-Edge Facility

A Safety-First Culture

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician to lead service technicians in installing and repairing automated packaging and distribution equipment. You will design solutions, manage projects, and mentor junior technicians and contract staff on the team.

The role focuses on maintaining conveyor systems, training staff, and ensuring safe, efficient operation within a cutting-edge facility.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience 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 Controllers (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, with ability to create and manage documents.
• Ability to work flexible schedules/shifts.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Vendor management

Flexible schedules

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates or higher in Mechanical or Electrical field

Tools

CMMS

PLC programming

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Job description

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician to lead service technicians in installing and repairing automated packaging and distribution equipment. You will design solutions, manage projects, and mentor junior technicians and contract staff on the team.

The role focuses on maintaining conveyor systems, training staff, and ensuring safe, efficient operation within a cutting-edge facility.