Jobs · Engineering · Virginia

Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

Amazon · Rockville, VA · 3 wk ago
EngineeringFull-time

About the role

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!

Key job responsibilities

  • Maintain and oversee material handling equipment (MHE) and facility equipment, such as Fire Life Safety (FLS) systems
  • Lead a team of service technicians and develop training plans, as well as oversee vendors making planned and emergency repairs
  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, photo-eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, etc.
  • 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
  • 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

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 electrical and electronic principles 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

Benefits

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.

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!

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 https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.

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