What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field Mechatronic Technician (Findlay, OH) position at SCHAEFER SYSTEM INTERNATIONAL INC?
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A leading global solution provider for all sectors of intralogistics – that is us: SSI SCHAEFER. What we also are: A family business that invests in the expertise, passion, and talents of its employees.
As one of the largest providers, we help our customers increase the efficiency and sustainability of their storage, picking, and transport processes using innovative technologies and software. From fully automated warehouses with customized service and maintenance packages to manual and semi-automatic systems, we offer cost-effective intralogistics solutions from a single source. Moreover, we are now a leading provider of software for internal material flow.
SSI SCHAEFER: 8,600 people that work in 80 operating companies and 7 production sites worldwide and impress customers from all sectors with customized intralogistics solutions.
We're a team here at SSI SCHAEFER, and we know that it takes all of us to get the job done. We've won Best Places to Work™ several years in a row and offer competitive benefits like 401K/matching, a great PTO package, and because we want our teams to be healthy, we provide generous medical benefits. We also want you to be successful here. How do we do it? We put our employees and customers first, and we've got a great DNA culture here at SSI SCHAEFER—it's that simple.
We're also proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. If you are also looking for an attractive employer to work with on a long-term basis, then simply get to know us.
We are seeking a Traveling Mechatronics Technician to support the installation, commissioning, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of automated material handling systems at customer sites. This individual's home base will be in Findlay, OH when not traveling to customer sites.
The ideal candidate has a mechatronics, electrical, mechanical, or industrial automation background with hands-on experience troubleshooting automated equipment in industrial, manufacturing, warehouse, or distribution environments.
This position requires approximately 50% travel to customer locations and involves working directly with customers and internal teams to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automated systems.
Essential Functions
- Coordinate on-site installation and maintenance of electrical, mechanical, and automated systems.
- Troubleshoot, repair, calibrate, and align electrical and mechanical automated system equipment.
- Troubleshoot and clear electrical, mechanical, and software-related system faults.
- Monitor automated system performance and work with customers to resolve high-impact issues.
- Develop and maintain standards, tools, and procedures for hardware and automation projects.
- Monitor external suppliers and support installation and maintenance activities.
- Travel to customer sites for installations, service, training, and vacation relief; work independently with minimal supervision.
Additional Responsibilities
- Train internal and external customers to increase system knowledge and prevent recurring issues.
- Update system manuals, technical documentation, and maintenance procedures.
- Attend and participate in customer meetings.
- Support customer requests, system changes, and service activities.
- Assist with troubleshooting and resolving equipment and automation issues.
- Communicate system status, findings, and recommended corrective actions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- 2-year degree in Mechatronics, Electronic Technology, Mechanical Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in equipment maintenance, preferably with automated systems.
- Working knowledge of basic electrical and mechanical principles.
- Experience with motors, drives, belts, bearings, and other mechanical components.
- Basic understanding of automated systems and industrial equipment.
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel approximately 50% and work independently at customer sites.
***No Sponsorship***
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.