Automation Technician

Job Title: Automation Maintenance Technician
Job Description
The Automation Maintenance Technician plays a critical role by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing high-volume automated manufacturing equipment used in reagent production. This role provides hands-on electrical, mechanical, and controls expertise to ensure reliable equipment performance, minimize downtime, and drive continuous improvement. Working closely with engineers, technicians, and external suppliers, the technician helps deliver exceptional equipment reliability, performance, and compliance within an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities

• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair highly automated production equipment to restore operation and minimize downtime.
• Perform root cause analysis and repair electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, PLC/HMI, motion control, robotics, and vision system issues to ensure stable automation.
• Identify and resolve material and product manufacturing issues by analyzing process conditions, equipment performance, and material interactions.
• Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of new and upgraded automated equipment.
• Maintain technical documentation (SOPs, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair procedures) and collaborate with production, maintenance, and engineering teams to improve equipment reliability.

Essential Skills

• Automation
• Troubleshooting
• PLC Troubleshooting
• Maintenance
• Electrical
• Mechanical

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field with 6+ years of experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment (regulated industry preferred).
• Strong technical aptitude across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and material-related systems in automated environments.
• Hands-on experience with robotics, vision systems, and PLC/HMI platforms (especially Rockwell), including the ability to interpret electrical and pneumatic schematics.
• Working knowledge of electrical and machine safety standards, including LOTO and NFPA 70E.
• Proven problem-solving ability in fast-paced production environments with effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Willingness and ability to support off-shift or on-call operations as required.

Work Environment
This is an onsite role focused on troubleshooting equipment during the 1st shift. You will thrive in a culture of belonging and innovation, where your unique viewpoint matters. The environment supports continuous improvement, helping turn ideas into impactful solutions within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Chaska, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $90000.00/yr.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Chaska,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 27, 2026.
About Actalent


Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.


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