Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

Lubbock, TX, USA|Remote

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $40.00 - $46.00

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

Job Description

Amazon is a global leader in e-commerce and technology, recognized for its vast logistics network, innovative technology, and customer-centric philosophy. The company operates an extensive system of fulfillment centers and distribution facilities worldwide, enabling fast and reliable delivery of millions of products to customers every day. As a pioneer in automation and robotics within the retail space, Amazon continues to invest heavily in cutting-edge solutions that enhance operational efficiency and maintain its reputation for exceptional service and accuracy. With a culture grounded in leadership principles and continuous improvement, Amazon offers an exciting and dynamic work environment for professionals who thrive in fast-paced, challenging situations. The company values diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring opportunities for all employees to grow and excel.

The role of Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician within Amazon's Reliability Maintenance & Engineering (RME) team is critical to sustaining the seamless operation of automated packaging and distribution equipment. This position is based in Lubbock, TX, offering an hourly wage between 40.00 and 46.00 USD. It is a full-time role that provides comprehensive benefits starting from the first day of employment, including health care, 401(k) matching, and paid parental leave, among others. As a seasoned technician, you will act as a leader and mentor for a team of service technicians responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of material handling equipment and robotics systems. This includes troubleshooting complex mechanical and electrical issues using a combination of practical skills and technical knowledge.

Your responsibilities extend beyond hands-on repair work; you will also play a key role in designing solutions for challenging maintenance problems and managing improvement projects that enhance operational reliability. Training and development are central to this position, as you will support the growth of junior technicians and contract workers by sharing your expertise. In addition, you will oversee vendors during planned and emergency repairs, ensuring compliance with safety standards and OEM requirements. This role demands physical stamina, as it involves standing, walking, climbing ladders, and lifting heavy materials during shifts that can last up to 12 hours.

Amazon’s sophisticated use of robotics and automation makes this position both challenging and rewarding, ideal for a technical professional seeking to work at the forefront of warehouse automation. The Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician is vital in helping Amazon maintain its promise of speed, accuracy, and exceptional customer service through reliable and efficient maintenance of its equipment. By joining Amazon, you become a part of a global powerhouse that continually pushes the boundaries of what is possible in logistics and technology, offering a career path filled with growth opportunities and the chance to make a tangible impact on millions of customers worldwide.

Job Requirements

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, 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 experience

Job Qualifications

High school or equivalent diploma
1+ years of Microsoft Office products and applications experience
4+ years of conducting predictive and preventative maintenance procedures experience
4+ years of repairing material handling equipment, 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 experience
Associate's degree in Mechatronics or related technical field preferred
Experience leading engineering teams as mentor or tech lead preferred
Experience working with material handling equipment safety standards according to OEM requirements preferred
2+ years of programmable logic controls programming experience preferred
2+ years of robotics system components and controls experience preferred

Job Duties

Maintain and oversee material handling equipment and facility equipment such as fire life safety systems
Lead a team of service technicians and develop training plans
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
Create and close out work orders with data including labor hours, equipment maintenance, and parts used
Develop job plans for emergency repair of critical assets
Perform physical tasks including moving up to 49lbs, standing and walking during shifts up to 12 hours, climbing ladders and gangways, bending, lifting, stretching, and reaching