Equipment Automation Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled Equipment Automation Technician to own and maintain advanced automated systems in our client's assembly and packaging processes. This role is critical to keeping our client's multi-million-dollar equipment running smoothly, particularly during early shift hours when engineering support is not on-site. The ideal candidate thrives in a hands-on environment, enjoys problem-solving, and is motivated to work with cutting-edge automation technology. 1st Shift- 5AM-330PM

Job Title: Equipment Automation Technician
Location: Minnetonka, MN
Pay Rate: 40-45hr

Key Responsibilities:

• Full ownership of automated equipment, including setup, shutdown, and troubleshooting.
• First-line troubleshooting of PLCs, HMI interfaces, and mechanical/automation issues.
• Manual feeding and operation of the automated line as needed to maintain production flow.
• Assist in bringing new loading automation online
• Maintain high operational efficiency of automated assembly and packaging systems.
• Support both current manual and future fully automated packaging operations, ensuring traceability and quality compliance.

• Fully automated assembly lines with integrated quality checks; all verification is machine-driven.
• Current packaging processes are more manual; future automation will significantly reduce labor requirements.
• This role is key to the transition toward highly automated systems, reducing a 5-6 person operation to 1-2 people.

• 6+ years of hands-on experience preferred; strong candidates with 2-3 years of relevant experience and education will also be considered.
• Background in automated equipment, ideally in life sciences, medical device, or pharmaceutical industries.
• Comfortable working with PLCs, controllers, and HMIs.
• Strong mechanical aptitude; ability to independently troubleshoot during early-shift hours.
• Project leadership experience is a plus (people leadership not required).

• Medical, Dental, & Vision with HSA and FSA plans
• PTO Plan
• Retirement plans including a 401K match
• Supplemental Life Insurance & Disability Plans
• ESOP

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