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Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

Amazon

Richmond, VAJob$41.29–47.5/hrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$41.29–47.5/hr
Location
Richmond, VA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician leads service technicians in installing and repairing automated packaging and distribution equipment. The role supports the Operations Maintenance team by designing solutions to difficult problems, managing projects, and training and mentoring technicians. It also oversees material handling and facility equipment, vendors, maintenance work, and troubleshooting of controls and related systems.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficePredictive MaintenancePreventive MaintenanceMaterial Handling Equipment RepairAutomated Conveyor SystemsBlueprint ReadingElectrical SchematicsSafety StandardsTroubleshootingDiagnosticsElectrical PrinciplesElectronic PrinciplesIndustrial ElectricalIndustrial ControlsIndustrial ElectronicsProgrammable Logic ControllersNational Electrical CodeWork Order ManagementCMMSRobotic MaintenanceLiftingStandingWalkingClimbingBendingStretchingReaching

Qualifications

1+ Years Microsoft Office Experience4+ Years Predictive and Preventive Maintenance Experience4+ Years Material Handling Equipment Repair Experience4+ Years Blueprint and Schematic Reading Experience4+ Years Safety Standards Experience3+ Years Material Handling Equipment Troubleshooting ExperienceHigh School Diploma or EquivalentFlexible Schedule Including Weekends, Nights, or HolidaysMove Up to 49 LbsStand and Walk Up to 12 HoursClimb Ladders and Gangways Safely

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

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 Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician, you will lead service technicians in the installation and repair of automated packaging and distribution equipment. You will support the Operations Maintenance team by designing solutions for difficult problems and managing projects. You will help train and mentor service technicians and contract technicians.

What Do We Offer?

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!

Key job responsibilities

Key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • You will maintain and oversee material handling equipment (MHE) and facility equipment, such as Fire Life Safety (FLS) systems

  • You will lead a team of service technicians and develop training plans, as well as oversee vendors making planned and emergency repairs

  • You will install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, photo-eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, etc.

  • You will 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-

  • 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

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

  • 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 (MHE), automated conveyor systems, or related mechanical/controls equipment experience

  • 4+ years of reading blueprints and electrical schematics experience

  • 4+ years of demonstrating safety standards experience

  • 3+ years of troubleshooting and diagnostics of material handling equipment (MHE) experience

  • High school or equivalent diploma

  • Work a flexible schedule/shift/work area, including weekends, nights, and/or holidays

  • Experience in automated conveyors systems and controls, electrical and electronic principles, preventative maintenance procedures, blueprint and schematic reading, industrial electrical, industrial controls, industrial electronics, Programmable Logic Control (PLC) programs, National Electrical Code (NEC), work order management

  • Experience using CMMS (Computerized Maintenance Management Systems) to plan proactive maintenance and record reactive tasks

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with robotic maintenance

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 base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. 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 .

USA, VA, Richmond - 41.29 - 47.50 USD hourly

How this job compares

Set against the 6,817 open Maintenance Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 2, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$41.29–47.5/hr
  • Virginia median$28–34/hr112 hourly ranges
  • US median$26–32/hr3,173 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $44.40/hr, is 40% above the Virginia median midpoint ($32/hr) — in the top quarter of Maintenance Technician hourly ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 183 open Maintenance Technician jobs in Virginia and 6,817 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 4 years of experience; Maintenance Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (3,732 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 3,122 of the 6,817 open Maintenance Technician jobs (46%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 2, 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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