Robotics Maintenance Technician

The role

You will maximize the availability and performance of robotic systems through mechanical, electrical, and mechatronics maintenance. This role involves software-level troubleshooting of Linux-based systems and hardware interfaces.

What you will do

• Use Linux command-line tools to investigate system health and troubleshoot failures
• Diagnose robot failures by analyzing system behavior and isolating faults
• Collaborate with software and hardware engineers to investigate complex issues
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, electrical schematics, and wiring diagrams
• Troubleshoot robotic and mechatronic systems including motion control and power systems
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance and hardware modifications
• Execute approved hardware repairs and verify system operation
• Document troubleshooting steps, root causes, and repair results
• Develop and improve troubleshooting guides and standard operating procedures
• Maintain spare parts inventory and coordinate with suppliers

Required qualifications

• 2–3+ years of experience in robotics, automation, mechatronics, equipment maintenance, field service, or a related technical environment
• Hands-on experience troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, or modifying electromechanical systems
• Practical experience using Linux systems including command-line navigation and log inspection
• Ability to investigate technical problems systematically and identify root causes
• Ability to work with software-based diagnostic tools and interpret system status
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical and electrical diagrams and technical documentation
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to perform hands-on repairs
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with engineers, technicians, and suppliers

Nice to have

• Experience troubleshooting Linux-based robotic platforms, autonomous systems, embedded systems, or industrial automation equipment
• Familiarity with shell scripting, Python, or other scripting languages
• Experience troubleshooting network connectivity, inter-process communication, or hardware interfaces
• Experience with robotics middleware, such as ROS or ROS 2
• Experience with sensors, actuators, motor controllers, motion control systems, and industrial electronics
• Experience performing root-cause analysis, failure investigations, testing, validation, and corrective maintenance
• Associate degree, technical certification, or equivalent hands-on experience in mechatronics, robotics, electronics, computer engineering technology, or industrial automation

Benefits

• Mentorship
• Career growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits

Before you apply

• All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire

About the company

ALTEN Technology USA is an engineering company with 3,000+ experts across North America. They partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, and more.