Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

Operations is at the heart of Amazon's business. We are known for our speed, accuracy, and exceptional service. Our buildings deliver tens of thousands of products to hundreds of countries worldwide, every day. Reliability Maintenance & Engineering (RME) are the business partners that work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it all happen. We drive continuous improvement, and maintain all of the Robotics and Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to ensure our customers are met with the Amazon smile. Come join us on our journey!

About the Role:

As a Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician, you will lead service technicians 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. You will help train and mentor service technicians and contract technicians.

What Do We Offer?

Amazon offers competitive compensation packages including comprehensive healthcare benefits starting on Day 1, matching 401(k) program, and up to 20 weeks of paid parental leave. But wait, there is more: We provide lightweight fire-resistant daily wear and composite toe safety shoes for your safety!

Key job responsibilities

Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- You will maintain and oversee material handling equipment (MHE) and facility equipment, such as Fire Life Safety (FLS) systems

- You will lead a team of service technicians and develop training plans, as well as oversee vendors making planned and emergency repairs

- You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, photo-eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, etc.

- You will create and close out work orders with data including labor hours, equipment maintenance, and parts used, as well as develop job plans for emergency repair of critical assets-

- You must be able to move up to 49lbs, stand and walk during shifts lasting up to 12 hours, climb ladders and gangways safely, and without limitation, as well as perform regular bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching both below the waist and above the head

Please note that while we strive to accommodate employees' preferences for shift assignments, due to operational requirements and scheduling constraints, we cannot guarantee a specific shift assignment.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- High school or equivalent diploma

- 1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience

- Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

- 4+ years of conducting predictive and preventative maintenance procedures experience

- 4+ years of repairing material handling equipment (MHE), automated conveyor systems, or related mechanical/controls equipment experience

- 4+ years of reading blueprints and electrical schematics experience

- 4+ years of demonstrating safety standards experience

- 4+ years of troubleshooting and diagnostics of material handling equipment (MHE) experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Associate's degree in Mechatronics or a related technical field

- Experience leading engineering teams as a mentor or tech lead

- Experience working with material handling equipment (MHE) safety standards in accordance with OEM requirements

- 2+ years of programmable logic controls (PLC) programming experience

- 2+ years of robotics system components and controls experience

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at

USA, VA, Richmond - 41.29 - 47.50 USD hourly