Automation Maintenance Technician I
Who we are
With its A.I.-powered robotic technology platform, Symbotic is changing the way consumer goods move through the supply chain. Intelligent software orchestrates advanced robots in a high-density, end-to-end system - reinventing warehouse automation for increased efficiency, speed and flexibility.
What we need
The Maintenance Technician I is responsible forperforming preventive maintenance, basic troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs on automated systems and robotic equipment forSymbotic’sautomated and robotic systems at operations siteThis role supports safe and reliable operations while developing technical expertisein automation, electrical, and mechanical systems.This role is ideal for hands-on technical talent with experience in industrial maintenance, mechatronics, electrical controls, PLC troubleshooting, robotics, conveyors, and automated material-handling environments. The ideal candidate has worked in high-volume manufacturing, logistics, automotive, aerospace, food processing, distribution, fulfillment, or advanced manufacturing operations.
What we do
Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and basic repairs on automated storage and retrieval systems, robotic vehicles, conveyors, lifts, sensors, motors, and related equipment.
Troubleshoot basic mechanical and electrical issues using work instructions, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
Inspect, adjust, and replace wear components, sensors, belts, rollers, motors, and other equipment components.
Assistwith corrective maintenance activities to restore equipment and system functionality.
Safely operateautomation systems to support troubleshooting, recovery, validation, and robotic vehicle retrieval activities.
Maintain accuratemaintenance records, inspections, repairs, and partsusage within the CMMS system.
Support system uptime by identifyingpotential issues and escalating complex problems to senior technicians or leadership.
Maintain clean, organized work areas and follow 5Sstandards.
Follow all company, customer, and site safety requirements, including lockout/tagout (LOTO), PPE, and work-at-height procedures.
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, reliability, and operational efficiency.
Assistoperations by performing Cell Operator functions when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Other duties assigned.
What you’llneed
Technical high school diploma, TSU, technical certification, engineering studies in progress, or equivalent training in mechatronics, electronics, industrial maintenance, automation, control systems, robotics, electrical, mechanical, or a related field preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience in industrial maintenance, automation, robotics, manufacturing equipment, conveyors, logisticsautomation, automotive, aerospace, or related technical environment.
Experience with PLC troubleshooting, electrical diagnostics, sensors, VFDs, servo motors, pneumatics, HMIs, CMMS documentation, and electro-mechanical repair stronglypreferred.
Familiarity with Allen-Bradley, Siemens, or similar automation platforms is highly desirable.
Experience in fast-paced production environments with a strong focus on safety, uptime, quality, teamwork, and root-cause troubleshooting.
Ability to interpret dashboards, queue logic, routing paths, and real-time KPIs to identifypotential system slowdowns or reliability concerns.
Understandingrobotic fleet behavior, battery logic, path optimization, and inter-vehicle coordination is preferred.
Demonstrates a strong commitment to safety, reliability, quality work, and consistent attendance while meeting required productivity expectations.
Works independently with a high sense of urgency, follows procedures and manuals, and can support multiple technical priorities.
Basic conversational English preferred.
Our Environment
Site-based position.
The employee is frequentlyrequired to walk and reach with hands and arms.
The employee frequentlyneeds to work at heights of up to 45 feet and in confined spaces as narrow as 24 inches. This includes tasks that require standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must adhere to all safety requirements and protocols, including but not limited to Lockout/Tagout and fall protection safety protocols.
You will need to climb steep stairs to access the structure and may be requiredto regularly walk up and down stairs to navigate the automation setup.
You will regularly be near railings that are high off the ground.
Subject to environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily temperature changes. Must be capable of working in temperatures ranging from 105° to 32° Fahrenheit.
Lo quenecesitamos
El Técnico de MantenimientoI es responsablede realizarmantenimientopreventivo, soluciónbásicade problemas, inspeccionesy reparacionesensistemasautomatizadosy equiposrobóticospara lossistemasautomatizadosy robóticosde Symbotic enel sitio de operaciones. Este puestoapoyaoperacionessegurasy confiablesmientrasdesarrollaexperienciatécnicaensistemasde automatización, eléctricosy mecánicos. Esta posiciónes ideal para talentotécnicoprácticocon experienciaenmantenimientoindustrial, mecatrónica, controleseléctricos, soluciónde problemasde PLC, robótica, transportadoresy entornosautomatizadosde manejode materiales. El candidatoideal ha trabajadoenmanufacturade alto volumen, logística, automotriz, aeroespacial, procesamientode alimentos, distribución, centrosde cumplimientoo entornosde manufacturaavanzada.
Lo quehacemos
Realizarinspeccionesde rutina, mantenimientopreventivoy reparacionesbásicasensistemasautomatizadosde almacenamientoy recuperación, vehículosrobóticos, transportadores, elevadores, sensores, motoresy equiposrelacionados.
Solucionarproblemasmecánicosy eléctricosbásicosutilizandoinstruccionesde trabajo, diagramasy herramientasde diagnóstico.
Inspeccionar, ajustary reemplazarcomponentesde desgaste, sensores, bandas, rodillos, motoresy otroscomponentesdel equipo.
Apoyaractividadesde mantenimientocorrectivopara restablecerla funcionalidadde equiposy sistemas.
Operarde maneraseguralossistemasde automatizaciónpara apoyaractividadesde soluciónde problemas, recuperación, validacióny recuperaciónde vehículosrobóticos.
Mantenerregistrosprecisosde mantenimiento, inspecciones, reparacionesy usode piezasdentrodel sistemaCMMS.
Apoyarel tiempode actividaddel sistemaidentificandoposiblesproblemasy escalandosituacionescomplejasa técnicosde nivelsuperior o al liderazgo.
Manteneráreasde trabajolimpiasy organizadas, siguiendolosestándares5S.
Cumplircon todoslosrequisitosde seguridadde la empresa, del clientey del sitio, incluyendoprocedimientosde bloqueoy etiquetado(LOTO), EPP y trabajoenalturas.
Apoyariniciativasde mejoracontinua enfocadasenla seguridad, confiabilidady eficienciaoperativa.
Apoyarlas operacionesdesempeñandofuncionesde Operadorde Celda cuandosea necesario.
Realizarotrasfuncionessegúnse asignen.
Otrasresponsabilidadesasignadas.
Lo quenecesitarás
Diploma de preparatoriatécnica, TSU, certificacióntécnica, estudiosde ingenieríaencursoo capacitaciónequivalenteenmecatrónica, electrónica, mantenimientoindustrial, automatización, sistemasde control, robótica, electricidad, mecánicao un árearelacionada, de preferencia.
Mínimo1 añode experienciaprácticaenmantenimientoindustrial, automatización, robótica, equiposde manufactura, transportadores, automatizaciónlogística, industriaautomotriz, aeroespacialo entornostécnicosrelacionados.
Se prefiereampliamenteexperienciaensoluciónde problemasde PLC, diagnósticoseléctricos, sensores, VFD, servomotores, neumática, HMI, documentaciónenCMMS y reparaciónelectromecánica.
Es altamentedeseableestarfamiliarizadocon plataformasde automatizaciónAllen-Bradley, Siemens o similares.
Experienciaenentornosde producciónde ritmoaceleradocon un fuerteenfoqueenseguridad, tiempode actividad, calidad, trabajoenequipoy análisisde causa raíz.
Capacidadpara interpretartableros, lógicade colas, rutasde flujoe indicadoresKPI entiemporeal para identificarposiblesdesaceleracionesdel sistemao problemasde confiabilidad.
Se prefierecomprensióndel comportamientode flotasrobóticas, lógicade baterías, optimizaciónde rutasy coordinaciónentre vehículos.
Demuestraun fuertecompromisocon la seguridad, la confiabilidad, la calidaddel trabajoy la asistenciaconstante, cumpliendocon las expectativasde productividadrequeridas.
Trabajade forma independientecon un alto sentidode urgencia, sigueprocedimientosy manuales, y puedeapoyarmúltiplesprioridadestécnicas.
Inglés conversacionalbásicopreferido.
Nuestro entorno
Posiciónbasadaensitio.
Con frecuencia, el empleadodeberácaminary extender las manos y losbrazos.
Con frecuencia, el empleadodeberátrabajarenalturasde hasta 45 pies y enespaciosconfinadosde tan solo 24 pulgadasde ancho. Esto incluyetareasquerequierenestarde pie, subir, mantenerel equilibrio, inclinarse, arrodillarse, agacharseo gatear.
El empleadodeberálevantary/o mover regularmentehasta 50 libras.
Debe cumplircon todoslosrequisitosy protocolosde seguridad, incluyendo, perosin limitarsea, procedimientosde bloqueo/etiquetado(Lockout/Tagout) y proteccióncontra caídas.
Seránecesariosubirescalerasempinadaspara accedera la estructuray puederequerirsecaminarregularmentehaciaarribay haciaabajoporescaleraspara desplazarsedentrodel sistemade automatización.
Regularmenteestarácercade barandalesubicadosa gran alturasobreel suelo.
Sujetoa condicionesambientalescon proteccióncontra las condicionesclimáticas, aunqueno necesariamentecontra cambiosde temperatura. Debe ser capazde trabajarentemperaturasqueoscilanentre 105 °F y 32 °F.
About Symbotic
Symbotic is an automation technology leader reimagining the supply chain with its end-to-end, AI-powered robotic and software platform. Symbotic reinvents the warehouse as a strategic asset for the world’s largest retail, wholesale, and food & beverage companies. Applying next-gen technology, high-density storage and machine learning to solve today's complex distribution challenges, Symbotic enables companies to move goods with unmatched speed, agility, accuracy and efficiency. As the backbone of commerce the Symbotic platform transforms the flow of goods and the economics of supply chain for its customers. For more information, visit www.symbotic.com.
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