Maintenance Engineer - PAY $25-$45 PER HOUR

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer - PAY $25-$45 PER HOUR

Job Description - STARTS ASAP

We are looking for a Maintenance Engineer to ensure continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation and robotic system components. The ideal candidate will troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components, ensuring they return to serviceability. Additionally, the candidate will perform preventative maintenance, collaborate with the automation team, and assist in the development of hardware and software for automation solutions.

Responsibilities

• Adjust, repair, replace, or modify automation/robotic system components.

• Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components.

• Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment is completed regularly.

• Understand and work with PLCs.

• Read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical diagrams, including complex automated system drawings.

• Collaborate with the automation team in the qualification process of automated systems.

• Assist engineers in developing and designing hardware and software for automation solutions.

• Identify machine malfunctions and isolate the failure mechanism cost-effectively.

• Perform preventive maintenance at specified intervals and schedules.

• Perform calibrations and re-qualifications on equipment at specified intervals and schedules.

• Assist process technicians and engineers with the installation and removal of process equipment.

• Analyze and implement corrective action reports and process tracking mechanisms.

• Disassemble instruments and equipment and inspect components for defects.

• Align, repair, replace, and balance component parts and circuitry.

• Assist engineers in formulating test, calibration, repair, and evaluation plans and procedures.

• Perform both software and hardware maintenance at the highest level.

Essential Skills

• Troubleshooting

• Electrical maintenance

• Mechanical maintenance

• Pneumatics

• Hydraulics

• PLC troubleshooting

• Industrial maintenance

• Preventive maintenance

• Experience with material handling, automation, and/or robotics equipment

• Knowledge of schematics, PCB loading, and mechanical assembly

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Computer skills

• Experience in electronic assembly, including schematics, PCB loading, and mechanical assembly

• Skills in crimping, harness assembly, connector/wire soldering, and cable prepping

• Testing skills using oscilloscope, cable & harness testing, troubleshooting, component testing, and logic analyzer

• Experience with machine operations, including automatic component insertion equipment, surface mount insertion equipment, and wave soldering

• Proficiency with mechanical and electrical tools, such as power air guns, taps & dies, alignment tools, and measuring tools

Why Work Here?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a full range of medical benefits, dental, vision, life insurance, and a matching 401K. Employees also enjoy paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and discounts at local retailers.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Austin, Texas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Austin,TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 26, 2025.

About Aerotek:

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.