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Mechatronics Technician Apprentice (Trainee)

Phoenix Contact
Middletown, Pennsylvania
Internship
Posted June 2, 2026
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Job Description

This is an entry level training position within the manufacturing departments of the Development and Manufacturing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn the technical side of Phoenix Contact products for a better understanding of production methods and resources. • Learn how to operate various equipment and machinery in the manufacturing area, first as the line operator with the continuous transition into a Mechatronics Technician • Learn how to monitor and analyze equipment performance and take actions to optimize machine performance for efficient production. • Assist Mechatronics Technicians to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, and interpret various mechanical and electrical aspects of automatic and semi-automatic equipment, such as mechanical and pneumatic, PLC, and PC-based driven systems. • Understand quality standards, control quality revisions and non-conformances within the camera programs and software. • Review for better understanding machine enhancements, improvements, and development with Phoenix Contact machine build and Manufacturing Engineering department. • Design basic mechanical tooling drawings when required in AutoCAD • Must be able to learn the process used to identify controller and I/O faults, diagnose specific cause, identify defective part, debug control program, and restore system function in a timely manner. • Understand how to maintain spare parts list and spare parts system to support equipment. • Participate in preventative maintenance programs on all automatic and semi-automatic equipment. • Work closely with machine operators and provide technical support when able. • Follow necessary PPE requirements, appropriate ISO specifications and company procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma with a GPA of 2.5 or higher or Vocational School Diploma with a GPA of 2.5 or higher • Ability to attend technical training classes at local colleges and technical training centers as required by the Mechatronics Technician Program to fulfill educational mandates • Willing to pursue an Associate Degree in Mechatronics • Successful completion of aptitude testing • Electro-mechanical knowledge and experience

Benefits & Perks

Phoenix Contact offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k matching, and a generous time off package. There are also a wide variety of additional benefits available including 16 weeks fully paid maternity leave & 10 weeks fully paid paternity leave, life insurance, short & long-term disability, on-site gym access, health & wellbeing center, on-site café, walking trails, tuition assistance, and more! #LI-RD1 If you need special accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job, please call 717-944-1300 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday – Friday or email HR@phoenixcontact.com .

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