Senior Automation Technician

Le Sueur • Le Sueur, MN

18d • $32 - $42

About The Position

The Senior Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated production systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation. This role provides advanced technical support, leads automation-related projects, and serves as a resource and mentor to junior technicians. The Senior Automation Technician works closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support continuous improvement efforts and minimize downtime.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation, preferably within a foundry or heavy manufacturing environment.
• Minimum Education: Two-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology with a concentration in Automation, PLC, Robotics
• Consistently able to: Manually lift and move product and materials up to 55 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reaching forward, reaching overhead, lifting, carrying, crouching, and bending.
• Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering for truck
• Walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks
• Push/pull 100 lbs.
• See, inspect, and evaluate product quality
• Read and understand written work instructions in English
• Work in a non-climate-controlled environment, including hot and humid conditions.
• Walk up and down steps
• Climb ladders and stairs of varying height
• Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by LSI Protective Footwear; metatarsals or molders boots depending on the position (reimburse after30 days) Hearing Protection Protective Eyewear Gloves Additional PPE as required for specific tasks

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Education: Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology with a concentration in Automation, PLC, Robotics

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, robotics, sensors, vision systems, servo drives, and related automation equipment.
• Perform advanced programming, logic modifications, and parameter adjustments to improve machine reliability.
• Diagnose control system failures using electrical diagrams, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
• Maintain and update backups of PLC/HMI programs and documentation.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on automated equipment.
• Recommend and implement improvements to increase equipment uptime and overall performance.
• Lead or support installation, setup, and commissioning of new automated machinery.

What This Job Offers

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