Mobile Automation Maintenance Technician

Electrolit Manufacturing USA (EMUSA) is a new, state-of-the-art beverage manufacturing facility in Waco, TX. The 640,000 sqft. Facility is situated in the Texas Central Industrial Park and will be operating on a 24/7 schedule. The facility will manufacture and distribute the 26 flavors of Electrolit™ - the fastest growing isotonic hydration beverage in the US.

Electrolit Manufacturing USA (EMUSA) is a new, state-of-the- art beverage manufacturing facility in Waco, TX. The 640,000 sqft. Facility is situated in the Texas Central Industrial Park and will be operating on a 24/7 schedule. The facility will manufacture and distribute the 26 flavors of Electrolit™ - the fastest growing isotonic hydration beverage in the US.

The Automation Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing automated material-handling and production systems. The role supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of PLC-controlled equipment, robotics, conveyors, E80 LGV systems, battery charging stations, pallet conveyor systems, and associated electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and control components. Working closely with the Embedded Automation Engineer, the technician will progressively develop the technical expertise required to assume increased ownership of the maintenance, reliability, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of the E80 LGV fleet, including Rear Wheel Drive, Pantograph, and Reach vehicle models.

The position requires a strong combination of electrical, automation, and mechanical maintenance skills to maximize equipment availability, system performance, and operational efficiency. This position is intended to serve as the primary backup and succession role for the Embedded Automation Engineer, with the expectation that the technician will progressively assume increased responsibility for the maintenance, reliability, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement of the E80 LGV fleet, charging infrastructure, and pallet conveyor systems.

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair automation equipment, electrical systems, PLC controls, robotics, conveyors, and automated material handling systems.
• Perform preventive, predictive, and corrective maintenance on automated equipment.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and restore operations while minimizing downtime.
• Complete root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for recurring equipment failures.
• Monitor system performance and identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and availability.
• Mechanical Systems Maintenance
• Inspect, diagnose, repair, and replace mechanical components including drive assemblies, wheel systems, bearings, gearboxes, chains, sprockets, couplings, belts, and conveyor components.
• Perform maintenance and troubleshooting of LGV mechanical systems including steering mechanisms, drive units, load handling devices, pantographs, reach mechanisms, hydraulic lift systems, and structural assemblies.
• Maintain and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, and electromechanical systems used in automated material handling equipment.
• Perform alignment, adjustment, lubrication, and calibration of mechanical components to ensure optimal equipment performance and longevity.
• Inspect equipment for wear, vibration, misalignment, and mechanical degradation, implementing corrective actions before failures occur.
• Support installation, rebuild, and replacement of motors, gearboxes, actuators, and other critical mechanical assemblies.

• Support, maintain, and troubleshoot E80 LGV systems including Rear Wheel Drive, Hydraulic Lift, Pantograph, and Reach vehicle models, battery charging…