Automation Technician

Forj Medical • Vadnais Heights, MN

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About The Position

The Automation Technician supports the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of automated manufacturing equipment and control systems in a regulated medical-device manufacturing environment. The role installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains automation equipment, working with Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and Maintenance to minimize downtime, improve equipment performance, and support production processes.

Requirements

• Associate degree or technical diploma in Automation Technology, Mechatronics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related field preferred; equivalent technical training and relevant experience will be considered.
• Two or more years of experience supporting automation, controls, or industrial manufacturing equipment preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting PLC-controlled equipment, HMIs, sensors, robotics, machine vision, electrical systems, and pneumatic systems.
• Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills, including the ability to use diagnostic tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, technical drawings, and equipment documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to organize priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills and ability to work effectively across Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance.
• Basic computer proficiency, including Microsoft Office and computerized maintenance or work-order systems.
• Ability to work independently and provide flexible support outside regular hours when business needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in medical-device, pharmaceutical, or another regulated manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of PLC and HMI platforms; experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley systems is preferred.
• Experience programming, servicing, and troubleshooting Epson robots.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated manufacturing equipment, control systems, and related production technologies.
• Diagnose issues involving PLCs, HMIs, robotics, machine vision, sensors, motion-control systems, and electrical or pneumatic components.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance to support equipment reliability, uptime, and production schedules.
• Respond to equipment downtime, identify root causes, implement corrective actions, and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Support installation, startup, qualification, and validation of new or modified automation equipment and manufacturing processes.
• Complete approved programming, configuration, and parameter adjustments in accordance with change-control and documentation requirements.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, technical drawings, equipment manuals, and control-system documentation.
• Maintain equipment records, maintenance logs, backups, work orders, and technical documentation.
• Partner with Manufacturing Engineering and Operations to implement improvements to safety, quality, efficiency, and equipment performance.
• Work with Quality to ensure automation activities comply with applicable quality-system, regulatory, and validation requirements.
• Assist with spare-parts identification and inventory needs for critical automation components.
• Train and support operators and technical team members on equipment operation, basic troubleshooting, and standard work.
• Follow safety requirements, including electrical safety and lockout/tagout procedures, and maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Support continuous-improvement initiatives and other technical projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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