Automation Technician

Cretex Medical Component and Device Technologies • Dassel, MN

1d • $30 - $45 • Onsite

About The Position

The Automation Technician is responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining automated equipment and implementing new automation opportunities that will have a significant impact on safety, cost, and quality.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in robotics, automation, controls, or a related field, or relevant experience
• 1 year working with automation systems integration
• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple tasks/projects
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Must be a self-starter, team player, and have a positive attitude
• Ability to think creatively, drive results and stay focused on daily tasks
• Proficient in Computer Design Tools such as SolidWorks
• Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail, ability to prioritze and multitask
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with Human Machine Interface (HMI), motion control systems, Programmable Logic Controllers
• Familiar with vision systems (Keyence, Cognex)
• Familiar with programming languages (Python, C++, Visual Basic, etc…)
• Familiar with various sensors/actuators (ITI, SMC, Robotiq)
• Familiar with Robotics (Fanuc, Yushin, Epson, UR, Collaborative Robots)
• Continuing Education; including participation in local chapters, associations, and/or organizations

Responsibilities

• Work with internal customers on maintaining and troubleshooting all operating company automation systems
• Utilize electrical, mechanical, and controls automation skills to enhance automation systems
• Lead aspects of automation projects including design and implementation to assure projects are completed on schedule
• Train the workforce on new technology and automation systems
• Create and document new processes
• Monitor performance and utilization of automation process implementations
• Support capital expenditure requests and implementations
• Drive cross-company collaboration using similar automation equipment
• Support and comply with the company Quality System, ISO, and medical device requirements
• Read, understand, and follow work instructions and standard work
• Partner with other business segments: sales/marketing, customer service, engineering, quality, and finance
• Understand customer needs and the core business markets we serve
• Ensure business systems are implemented, maintained, and functioning properly

Benefits

• 401k retirement savings plan with a company match contribution
• Onsite health clinics
• Discretionary holiday bonus program (based on years of service)
• Cretex University
• 24/7 employee assistance program with access to five confidential visits with a licensed counselor at no cost
• Wellness program with incentives
• Employee death benefit
• Employee sick and safe leave
• Comprehensive medical insurance with access to virtual providers
• Dental insurance (Little Partners Dental benefit covers services 100 percent for children 12 and younger when seen by a Health Partners in network provider)
• Vision insurance
• Pre-tax health savings account
• Healthcare and dependent care pre-tax reimbursement accounts
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Discretionary profit sharing program
• Parental Leave
• Accident and critical illness benefits
• Optional employee, spouse, and child life insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Company provided life insurance
• Tuition assistance programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree