Job Information
Aerotek Maintenance Engineer in Austin, Texas
Job Title: Maintenance Engineer- Weekly Pay up to $28/hr
Job Description
The main function of this position is to be a part of the PM team for the Solar Edge side. The bulk of the work involves performing preventative maintenance on machines and troubleshooting breakdowns as necessary. The primary responsibility is to complete the regular PM schedule and ensure continuous system operation.
Responsibilities
Maintain continuous system operation by adjusting, repairing, replacing, or modifying automation/robotic system components.
Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and components, returning them to serviceability.
Ensure preventative maintenance of robotic and process support equipment is completed on a regularly scheduled basis.
Understand PLCs and read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical diagrams, and 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 required for all automation solutions as per specifications.
Identify machine malfunctions and isolate the failure mechanism in a cost-effective manner through troubleshooting.
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, inspecting components for defects.
Align, repair, replace, and balance component parts and circuitry.
Assist engineers in formulating test, calibration, repair, and evaluation plans and procedures to maintain precision accuracy of measuring, recording, and indicating instruments and equipment.
Perform both software and hardware maintenance at the highest level.
Essential Skills
Electrical maintenance
PLC troubleshooting
Basic electrical understanding
Hydraulic troubleshooting
Pneumatic troubleshooting
480V and 3-phase motors
Understanding of electrical symbols
Ability to read electrical diagrams
1-2+ years of mechanical maintenance experience
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Manufacturing experience
Knowledge of what causes a fuse to blow
Understanding of VFD (Variable Frequency Drive)
Computer skills
Experience with material handling, automation, and/or robotics equipment
Electronic assembly: schematics, PCB loading, mechanical assembly
Cable crimping, harness assembly, connector/wire soldering, cable prepping
Testing with oscilloscope, cable & harness testing, troubleshooting, component testing, logic analyzer
Machine operations: automatic component insertion equipment, surface mount insertion equipment, wave soldering
Mechanical & electrical tools: power air guns, taps & dies, alignment tools, measuring tools
Why Work Here?
We offer a full range of medical benefits, including dental and vision, along with life insurance and a matching 401K plan. Enjoy paid time off (PTO) and tuition reimbursement. Take advantage of employee discounts at local retailers. Additionally, a 20% shift premium is added onto the pay for weekend overnight shifts.
Work Environment
These positions are for the weekend shift overnights. You will work only 36 hours a week. The hours for this schedule are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 5:00pm to 5:30am.
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 - $28.00/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 Apr 14, 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.