Description
Install, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain mechatronic systems that integrate mechanical, electrical, control, and robotic components. Test, calibrate, and adjust sensors, actuators, servos, PLCs, and automated equipment to meet specifications and uptime goals. Assist engineers with builds, upgrades, and safe commissioning of automation.
- • Test performance of mechatronic assemblies using oscilloscopes, multimeters, and diagnostic software.
- • Read and interpret mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematics and assembly drawings.
- • Install and wire sensors, actuators, motors, and control hardware using hand tools and soldering.
- • Align, fit, and assemble mechanical and electrical components with hand or power tools.
- • Inspect parts and assemblies for defects, wear, or damage.
- • Verify dimensions, clearances, and alignments with calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
- • Fabricate simple brackets, panels, or fixtures using metalworking machines.
- • Repair, tune, and calibrate pneumatic and hydraulic circuits and components.
- • Train operators or peers on safe operation and basic maintenance of robots or automation.
- • Assist in teaching points, loading programs, and testing industrial robots.
- • Operate, test, and maintain robotic cells for safe, efficient, low-waste production.
- • Document test results, troubleshooting steps, and repairs in clear work orders.
- • Build, wire, and troubleshoot motor controls, drives, sensors, and data acquisition hardware.
- • Collect production and downtime data to support cost, reliability, and sustainability goals.
- • Collaborate with machinists and fabricators to meet fit, finish, and tolerance requirements.
- • Verify components and materials meet environmental, safety, and regulatory requirements.
- • Follow and help improve procedures that reduce environmental impact of maintenance activities.
- • Maintain inventories, spare parts, and maintenance records in the CMMS.
- • Assemble electromechanical subassemblies and cable harnesses to specification.
- • Recommend energy-efficient methods or process changes to reduce waste and rework.
- • Install and configure PLCs, HMIs, VFDs, and embedded controllers in machines.
- • Troubleshoot and repair electrical, electronic, mechanical, and control system faults.
- • Update and redline schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings as built.
- • Use diagnostic tools to evaluate circuits, I/O, networks, and machine performance.
- • Recommend and source replacement components to meet functional and spec requirements.
- • Perform and document quality checks and preventive maintenance procedures.
- • Interpret engineering drawings and specs to build, modify, or service equipment.
- • Assist engineers with installations, retrofits, root-cause analysis, and commissioning.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
