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Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician

Cushman & Wakefield · Cherry Valley, IL · $31.98–$37.62 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 5, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you led other technicians through a difficult repair or install.

What they are checking: Whether they can lead and direct techs, which is a core part of the senior role.

How do you train a new technician who is nervous about electrical work?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach safely and patiently, building confidence without cutting corners.

Tell me about a project you managed from start to finish.

What they are checking: Whether they can plan, schedule and close out work, since the posting includes managing projects.

What would you do

A recurring problem keeps shutting down part of the conveyor system. How would you design a lasting fix?

What they are checking: Whether they can find root cause and design a solution rather than repeat the same repair.

How do you work with contract technicians who may not know the site?

What they are checking: Whether they can orient outside workers to the site's safety rules and systems quickly.

A team member skips lockout to save time. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they enforce safety as a leader even with people they work beside every day.

About the work

How do you read a ladder diagram to troubleshoot a conveyor that will not start?

What they are checking: Whether they can trace relay logic step by step to find the missing permissive.

Walk me through how you would troubleshoot a proximity sensor or limit switch that gives false signals.

What they are checking: Whether they consider mounting, target distance, wiring and interference before replacing parts.

How do motor starters work, and what do you check when one fails?

What they are checking: Whether they understand contactors, overloads and control circuits at a senior level.

What data from work orders would you look at to improve maintenance on the site?

What they are checking: Whether they use maintenance records to spot patterns and plan improvements.

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The full job description

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Job Title Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician Job Description Summary Job Description At C&W Services, we live by the belief that Better Never Settles. We're dedicated to creating a positive impact globally, and we're looking for talented individuals to join our team. C&W Services provides compelling benefits, including: • Weekly Pay • Comprehensive Benefits that start on your first day • Training, Development, and Advancement Opportunities • A Clean and Cutting-Edge Facility • A Safety-First Culture About the Role As a Sr. Mechatronics & Robotics Technician, you will lead service technicians on the team 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. Key Responsibilities: • Safety : Promote a safe working environment by following all safety procedures. • Maintenance : Maintain and troubleshoot all conveyor systems in the building. Install, maintain, and troubleshoot relay logic, ladder diagrams, control components, photo-eyes, motor starters, limit switches, proximity sensors, solenoids, etc. • Monitoring : Create, assign, and close out work orders with data including labor hours, equipment maintenance and parts used. • Support : Lead and audit preventative maintenance procedures. Mentor junior technicians to grow in their roles. • Communication : Maintain a positive working relationship across all of the Operations facility. Basic Qualifications: • High school diploma or equivalent. • 4+ years of experience working with material handling equipment (MHE) such as automated conveyors and controls. • 4+ years of experience conducting preventative maintenance. • 4 + years of experience reading blueprints and schematics. • 3+ years of experience with a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS). • 2 + years of experience with Programmable Logic Controls (PLC) programs. • Experience acting in a team lead capacity that supports, trains, and mentors less experienced technicians. • Previous vendor management experience. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, with the ability to create and manage documents effectively. • Ability to work flexible schedules/shifts. Preferred Qualifications: • Associates or higher degree from a vocational school or college with a focus in the Mechanical or Electrical field • Experience with robotic operation and maintenance. Physical Demands: • Must have ability to reach overhead, kneel, squat, climb steps/ladders, use an aerial lift, and frequently lift a maximum of 50 lbs. of equipment. • Ability to perform tasks wearing appropriate or required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), which may include but is not limited to hard hat, face mask, face shield, and composite toe shoes. • Regularly required to crouch or bend and reach to install/move equipment. • Involves movement between departments, floors, and properties to facilitate work, averaging 6 to 12 miles per day. • Work in a warehouse environment with fluctuating temperatures. • Regularly required to type on a computer for 1-2 hours per day. Why C&W Services? We're a global company with over 400 offices in 60 countries. We're proud of our diverse family of employees and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We're recognized by the Human Rights Foundation as a Best Place to Work for LGBTQI+ individuals and are dedicated to continuing to build a culture of inclusion and respect. What’s Next? Ready to take the next steps in your career? Apply today and be part of a team that is making a difference! Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements. The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications. The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role. The compensation for the position is: $31.98 - $37.62 C&W Services is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at C&W Services, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email Accommodations@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us. INCO: “C&W Services”

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