Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Mechatronics & Robotics Technician
Job Description

This role supports the operations maintenance team by installing, maintaining, and repairing automated packaging and distribution equipment, including material handling and pneumatic systems. You will focus on keeping high-speed, robotics-driven conveyor and material handling systems operating safely and efficiently through predictive and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, repair, and maintain material handling equipment such as automated conveyor systems.
• Perform predictive and preventative maintenance routines on material handling, robotic, electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Complete all preventative maintenance documentation, including PM sheets, checklists, and related reports accurately and on time.
• Perform battery changes and conduct preventative maintenance on industrial batteries and related equipment.
• Enter downtime data and maintenance activities into daily logs to ensure accurate tracking of equipment performance.
• Create, manage, and close work orders within a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Troubleshoot and identify root causes of equipment issues across electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints and electrical schematics to diagnose and repair system faults.
• Apply electrical and electronic principles to repair and optimize automated conveyor systems and controls.
• Follow and demonstrate established safety standards and procedures during all maintenance activities.
• Track, store, and organize department inventory, including spare parts and critical components.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Collaborate with operations and maintenance team members to minimize downtime and support production goals.
• Work with PLC-based control systems and robotic equipment to support operation, diagnostics, and maintenance activities.
• Adhere to material handling equipment (MHE) safety standards in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) requirements and internal safety policies.

• At least 2+ years of experience conducting quality predictive and preventative maintenance procedures.
• 2+ years of experience in the repair of material handling equipment (MHE) or automated conveyor systems and controls.
• 2+ years of experience reading and interpreting blueprints and electrical schematics.
• 2+ years of knowledge and hands-on experience with electrical and electronic principles.
• 2+ years of experience following and demonstrating safety standards in an industrial or maintenance environment.
• 1+ year of experience troubleshooting and diagnosing MHE systems.
• 1+ year of experience using Microsoft Office products and applications.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair electrical, mechanical, and pneumatic systems.
• Experience working with automated conveyor systems and material handling equipment.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

• Experience in distribution, logistics, manufacturing, or industrial environments performing maintenance on complex systems and industrial equipment.
• Hands-on experience running diagnostics, inspections, troubleshooting, repairing, and creating work orders for conveyors and other MHE, including controls and robotics.
• Ability to troubleshoot basic input and output functions of building operations systems.
• Experience using a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to manage work orders and maintenance records.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to learn and grow within a reliability and maintenance engineering environment.
• Experience with MHE safety standards in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and internal safety standards.
• Associate degree or higher from a vocational school or college with a focus in mechanical or electrical fields.
• 2+ years of apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the mechanical or electrical field.
• 2+ years of experience working with PLC-based control systems.
• Experience with robotic operation and maintenance in a high-speed automated environment.

You join a large, established organization that invests heavily in advanced automation, robotics, and high-speed equipment, giving you access to formal training and cutting-edge technology. The company offers strong internal mobility, with a significant portion of internal conversions earning promotions within a short period, creating clear opportunities for career growth. With a broad network of facilities across the United States, you can explore future opportunities in different locations and environments. Performance expectations are transparent and data-driven, supporting a culture of accountability while avoiding unnecessary micromanagement. You become part of a team that values continuous improvement, skills development, and long-term career progression in industrial maintenance and automation.

Work Environment

You will work in a large, high-speed distribution facility equipped with advanced automation and robotic material handling systems, including extensive conveyor networks and related controls. The environment is fast-paced and performance is tracked through data and metrics to ensure expectations are clear and productivity remains high, without day-to-day micromanagement. The role is physically active and requires comfort with walking significant distances throughout the shift—approximately 10,000 steps per day—and safely handling loads up to 49 pounds. All positions follow a 10-hour shift structure, and candidates must be open to working any shift based on operational needs. You will regularly use tools, test equipment, CMMS software, and standard office applications while working around industrial machinery, conveyors, robotics, and pneumatic systems in a safety-focused setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Phoenix, AZ.

The pay range for this position is $32.50 - $32.50/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 10, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.