Mechatronics Maintenance Specialist — Robotics & PLC

At Magna Engineered Glass, you’ll be the go-to problem solver who keeps advanced manufacturing running. You’ll support Maintenance and Manufacturing Engineering with changeovers, rapid troubleshooting, repairs, and Preventive Maintenance on robotic cells and electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and automated systems. As you advance through three levels, you’ll build deeper expertise in system design, programming, and optimization.

Expect an environment that may require irregular schedules and includes exposure to chemicals, high voltage, loud noise, and hazardous waste.

A day in the life

• Start up work centers and verify equipment readiness using production metrics and escalation procedures.
• Jump on production calls to minimize downtime and ensure equipment availability.
• Execute changeovers, barrel/drum changes, and weight checks with precision.
• Diagnose issues across pneumatics, robots (including tip changers), soldering equipment, and assembly fixtures.
• Document every repair and PM in the CMMS; share updates in crossover meetings and equipment logs.
• Apply safe work practices and properly handle/dispose of hazardous materials.

What you’ll tackle by level

Level 1

• Perform work center start-up/shutdown and changeover functions.
• Respond quickly to production issues to reduce downtime and keep assets available.
• Record all repairs and PMs in the CMMS system.
• Troubleshoot pneumatics, soldering equipment, robots, tip changers, and assembly fixtures.
• Handle barrel/drum changes, weight checks, and changeovers.
• Apply production metrics and follow escalation procedures.
• Understand adhesive chemistries and diagnose dispense systems for different adhesive types.
• Update technical teams via crossover meetings and equipment logs.
• Follow all health, safety, and environmental policies; properly handle and dispose of hazardous materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Level 2 (includes all Level 1)

• Troubleshoot PLC programs, hydraulics, pneumatics, servo drives, and vision systems.
• Read and apply electrical schematics, pneumatic prints, and blueprints.
• Replace hydraulic and pneumatic components; rebuild solder heads.
• Troubleshoot robot programs and verify quality using gauging fixtures.
• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental requirements; manage hazardous materials correctly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Level 3 (includes all Level 2)

• Modify robot paths; teach/calibrate vision systems; make HMI updates.
• Interpret hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical schematics.
• Create and modify PLC ladder logic, HMI applications, pneumatic diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Apply GD&T, use metrology instruments, and work with network protocols.
• Optimize soldering processes and perform servo drive replacements.
• Contribute to engineering design with blueprint/drawing creation.
• Provide training and guidance to production/maintenance staff; support skills assessments and recommend/deliver training.
• Participate in problem-solving, continuous improvement, and departmental projects.
• Comply with all health, safety, and environmental policies; handle hazardous materials properly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications by level

Level 1

• 1–3 years of mechanical/automation machine repair experience.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot, update, and service all equipment within your area.
• Mechanical aptitude including pneumatics and electrical.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills (written and verbal).
• English proficiency required; Spanish bilingual preferred.

Level 2 (plus all Level 1)

• Associate’s degree in a technical field and/or significant related experience, or completion of a mechanic/electrician apprenticeship (journeyman) with 2–3 years in an automation environment.
• 4–6 years of related experience troubleshooting and repairing automation, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Proficiency with PLC/HMI software navigation, machine connectivity, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to modify existing Allen-Bradley PLC programs and update HMI applications.
• Skilled at modifying and optimizing vision sensor programs.
• Hands-on industrial robotics experience (ABB preferred), including troubleshooting and minor program adjustments.
• Ability to read/interpret electrical schematics, blueprints, and pneumatic/hydraulic diagrams.

Level 3 (plus all Level 2)

• 7+ years of progressive automation/maintenance experience with advanced programming and troubleshooting.
• Expertise rebuilding machinery and integrating hydraulic, pneumatic, electronic, and robotic systems.
• Advanced skill in creating/modifying PLC ladder logic, HMI applications, and pneumatic/electrical diagrams.
• Proficiency calibrating vision systems and executing advanced robot path modifications.
• Knowledge of GD&T and precision measurement/metrology instruments.
• Ability to contribute to design reviews and ensure compliance with codes, safety standards, and maintainability requirements.

Work environment & physical demands

• Irregular schedules may be required.
• Exposure to chemicals, high voltage, loud noise, and hazardous waste.
• Prolonged standing: 8–12 hours per day.
• Lift up to 35 lbs multiple times per hour.
• Repetitive bending, twisting, turning, and lifting.
• Frequent hand use: gripping, grasping, pinching, squeezing.

Tools & technologies

• Programmable Logic Controllers (Allen-Bradley)
• Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI)
• CMMS for maintenance documentation
• Industrial robots (ABB preferred), vision systems, servo drives

Skills that set you up for success

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Preventive maintenance and inspection
• Industrial robot programming
• Pneumatics troubleshooting
• General maintenance and repair
• CNC machine setup and changeover