Amazon
Mechatronic Apprentice I
Fredericksburg, VA · Full-time · Posted Oct 26, 2026
- Experience
- 1+ years of PC software experience; alternatively, 1+ years of Amazon RME experience may satisfy the stated training/degree qualification.
- Education
- High School Diploma; vocational/technical training or an associate degree or above, or 1+ years of Amazon RME experience.
About the job
Learns to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair automated packaging, robotics, and material-handling equipment while completing an apprenticeship and on-the-job training.
What you'll do
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance on conveyance equipment and maintain and troubleshoot robotics and robotic work cells.
- Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems in material-handling equipment, including motors, sensors, relays, and starters.
- Follow technical documents and safety procedures; assist with installation, maintenance, and repair of automated equipment.
What they ask for
- High School Diploma.
- 1+ years of PC software experience, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Vocational/technical training or an associate degree or above, or 1+ years of Amazon RME (Reliability Maintenance Engineering) experience.
- Experience troubleshooting and repairing operational items; knowledge of mathematics; experience with measurement reading and interpretation; and availability for flexible schedules, including weekends, nights, and holidays.
Nice to have
- Experience conducting predictive and preventative maintenance procedures or troubleshooting and diagnosing material handling equipment (MHE).
- Experience implementing safety standards or reading blueprints and electrical schematics.
Pay
27.50 - 28.50 USD hourly (base pay rate plus highest available shift differential; stated as starting pay)
Tools
Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Robotics, Material Handling Equipment (MHE)
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