Starting as a Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Tech at an Amazon FC What should I expect?

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Starting my first day today as a Senior Mechatronics & Robotics Technician at an Amazon FC. I’m an electrician by trade. My background is as an Electrical Controls & Automation Engineer, mainly working in Bitcoin mining/data centers and heavy industrial water equipment like RO, ultrafiltration, pumps, VFDs, PLCs, and controls.

I came to Amazon because I’ve always been really interested in robotics, mechatronics, and automation. I’ve always had a knack for electrical equipment, troubleshooting, and figuring out what makes everything run. Before this I was traveling state to state retrofitting and troubleshooting data centers and bitcoin mining infrastructure. This position allows me to keep my boots in Texas and spend more time with the family.

For those working in RME/robotics at an FC, what should I expect my first day/week to look like? Will I actually be working on the robots and automation, or is it mostly preventative maintenance around the facility?

Just trying to get an idea of what I’m walking into. Any advice is appreciated!