Automation Maintenance Technician

Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Brand•Andover, MN

8d•$31 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Maintenance Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and improving automated manufacturing and facility systems used in medical device and pharmaceutical production. Equipment may include PLC-controlled machinery, robot controllers, vision systems, motion control systems, automated assembly equipment, packaging systems, part feeders, and associated electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical components. The position supports equipment reliability, preventive maintenance, continuous improvement initiatives, and validated manufacturing operations while working in GMP-controlled and cleanroom environments. This position reports to the Facility & Equipment Manager and collaborates closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, Validation, and Manufacturing personnel.

Requirements

Associate degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering technology with a concentration in Robotics or other.
5 – 7 years of experience in a comparable industry/position.
Demonstrates strong technical writing skills; proficient in drafting clear, concise, and grammatically correct SOPs and documentation in compliance with GMP standards.
Previous experience working in a regulated environment.
Basic understanding of root cause analysis techniques.
Basic understanding of good manufacturing practices (GMP) per FDA guidelines.
Basic knowledge of PLCs.
Experience troubleshooting robotics/automation.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Ability to deal with ambiguity and work independently.
Self-motivated.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, servo, robotics, PLC, HMI, and vision system issues to minimize downtime and restore equipment to qualified operating conditions.
Perform scheduled preventive and predictive maintenance activities on manufacturing and facility equipment in accordance with approved procedures and maintenance plans.
Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, asset information, and preventive maintenance schedules within the Asset Management/CMMS system.
Effectively communicate maintenance schedules with management.
Accurately document maintenance activities, troubleshooting results, component replacements, deviations, and corrective actions within approved quality and maintenance systems.
Ensure all documentation complies with Good Documentation Practices (GDP), data integrity requirements, and applicable quality system procedures.
Communicate with 3rd party vendors or contractors as needed for some maintenance tasks.
Support equipment commissioning, qualification, validation, and change control activities as required.
Participate in investigations, root cause analysis, corrective actions (CAPA), and continuous improvement initiatives related to equipment reliability and manufacturing performance.
Assist on an as needed basis with building maintenance.