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Mechatronic Apprentice I, Amazon Fulfillment RME, AUS2 RME

Amazon

Pflugerville, TXFull-time$27.5–29.5/hrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$27.5–29.5/hr
Location
Pflugerville, TX
Role Type
Apprenticeship
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Mechatronics & Robotics Apprentice learns electronic, mechanical, computer, and automation engineering skills while working with high-performance manufacturing systems. The role involves learning to analyze, troubleshoot, and repair systems, assisting with automated equipment installation and maintenance, and supporting equipment availability and safety. Apprentices work alongside journey workers at facilities that include high-automation and robotics operations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

CommunicationTeamworkSelf-MotivationCollaborationCoordinationMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookTroubleshooting and RepairMathematicsData AnalysisPredictive and Preventative MaintenanceSafety StandardsBlueprint and Schematic ReadingMaterial Handling Equipment TroubleshootingMechanical AptitudeLifting and Reaching

Qualifications

High School Diploma1+ Years PC Software ExperienceVocational Training or Associate Degree or 1+ Years Amazon RME Experience4+ Years Military ExperienceFlexible Relocation After ProgramAttend 9-Week TrainingMinimum Mechanical Aptitude Test ScoreWork Flexible Schedules

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Description

This permanent, full-time position is located in Pflugerville, TX

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!

About the Role:

As a Mechatronics & Robotics Apprentice (MRA), you will learn to combine electronic, mechanical, computer and automation engineering skills at the workplace. During on-the-job learning (OJL) you will work with complex high-performance manufacturing systems and will learn to analyze, troubleshoot, and repair systems to maintain process efficiency. The focus of your role will be to learn the skills and abilities to ensure safety regulations and policies are adhered to, assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the automated packaging and distribution equipment, ensure preventative maintenance is conducted on time to a high standard, and provide high levels of equipment availability through continuous improvement.

You will be paired with journey workers to carry out their work at various facilities, including high automation and robotics facilities in connection with service operations. You will be expected to complete work based on technical documents and instructions and carry out your work in compliance with the relevant provisions and safety regulations.

You should be an effective communicator, work well in a team, and be self-motivated. You must have the ability to work collaboratively and coordinate your activities with upstream and downstream operations partners. In addition to developing your skills, you will be mentored by senior technicians to grow in your role.

Key job responsibilities

Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • You will perform preventative/predictive maintenance of conveyance equipment using the appropriate job plans, procedures, and manuals.

  • You will conduct maintenance and basic troubleshooting of robotics and robotic work cells.

  • You will troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems related to all material handling equipment components.

  • You will maintain and troubleshoot motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, tachs, etc.

  • You 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

Program Requirements:

  • Flexible to relocate after completion of the program

  • Able to enroll in and attend a 9-week training at one of four designated training providers (Location to be determined post-interview)

  • Meet the minimum qualifying score on a Mechanical Aptitude Test

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.

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma

  • 1+ years of PC software experience including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook experience

  • vocational/technical training or an associate degree or above, or 1+ years of Amazon RME (Reliability Maintenance Engineering) experience

  • Experience troubleshooting and repairing operational items

  • Knowledge of mathematics

  • Experience experience using data and metrics to measure impact and determine improvements

  • Work flexible schedules including weekends, nights, and holidays

Preferred Qualifications

  • 4+ years of military experience

  • Experience conducting predictive and preventative maintenance procedures

  • Experience implementing safety standards

  • Experience with Blueprint and electrical schematic reading

  • Experience troubleshooting and diagnosing material handling equipment (MHE)

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

The starting pay for this position is listed below, including the base pay rate plus the highest available shift differential which applies depending on the shift you select. As a total compensation company, additional earnings may include shift differentials and overtime pay. Final pay will be based on factors including shift selection and location. Starting Day 1 of employment, Amazon offers EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, 401(k) matching. Learn more about our benefits at   https://hiring.amazon.com/why-amazon/benefits .

USA, TX, Pflugerville - 27.50 - 29.50 USD hourly

How this job compares

Set against the 6,675 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$27.5–29.5/hr
  • Texas median$28–35/hr185 hourly ranges
  • US median$27–34/hr3,054 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $28.50/hr, is 11% below the Texas median midpoint ($32/hr) — in the middle half of Maintenance Technician hourly ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 586 open Maintenance Technician jobs in Texas and 6,675 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 3,818 postings).
Education
24 of the 6,675 open Maintenance Technician jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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