Senior Automation Engineering Technician

21 Apr 2024

Vacancy expired!

Position: Senior Automation Engineering Technician (L3)

Availability: 1st; 2nd and 3rd shift availabilities

Location: Onsite; Maple Grove, MN

Education: Vocational degree in automated machinery systems or equivalent from a two-year college and 4 years' minimum work experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment; OR high school diploma (or equivalent) and 6 years' minimum work experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment.

Job Description:Essential Job Duties:
  • Effectively troubleshoots and resolves automated machinery/mechanical equipment issues utilizing a systematic logical approach until the root cause is identified.
  • Completes work orders and preventative maintenance tasks using fundamental, mechanical applied knowledge and experience.
  • Ensures self and others compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices, safety standards, corporate policies, and procedures.
  • Fabricates / repairs failed components as needed.
  • Programming of electronic devices including: VFD's, PLC's, and other various controllers.
  • Designs / fabricates complex machinery to facilitate operations as needed.
  • Effective and efficient decision making and prioritization skills.
  • Identifies inefficiencies and improvements and offers effective solutions.
  • Maintains adequate critical spare parts inventory for assigned functional areas.
  • Assists with the procurement of parts /quotes for budgeted items.
  • Coordinates and leads the installations of new equipment, modifications, and enhancements.
  • Supports the engineering department with various projects and initiatives.
  • Works with outside contractors/vendors, as needed.
  • Maintain and repair HVAC and supporting utility equipment.

Candidates will be considered for a position that best meets their experience and skill sets:

Sr. Automation Engineering Technician (Senior-level) Preferred work experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, food manufacturing or electronics. Advanced understanding/skills working with: electronics, PLC programming, electrical controls, pneumatics, fluid power encoders /resolvers, stepper motors, servo drives, VFD's, control loops, thermocouples, and safety systems. Experience working in a GMP environment, strongly preferred.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Understanding of computer operating systems and file management. SAP knowledge desired. Strives to ensure a safe workplace by leading others to demonstrate compliance with the required PPE use; including footwear, hearing protection, eye protection, respirator protection, and electrical PPE and keeps the workplace clean and safe. Travel: Occasional driving. Limited air travel may be required.

  • ID: #49740021
  • State: Minnesota Maplegrove 55311 Maplegrove USA
  • City: Maplegrove
  • Salary: $30 - $40
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2023-04-21
  • Deadline: 2023-06-18
  • Category: Manufacturing