Automated Controls Technician

Solventum (3M Healthcare); Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Solventum, located in Brookings, SD, is seeking an Automated Controls Technician to support production operations, perform preventive and corrective maintenance on electrical and control systems, and uphold safety and quality standards. This onsite role operates on a two-week rotating shift and offers a starting pay of $36.13 per hour.

The position invites candidates with electro-mechanical experience and PLC skills to contribute to optimization of plant equipment and processes within

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree in Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls/SCADA, or Robotics.
• Or High School Diploma/GED with two years of Electro-Mechanics/Mechatronics/Automation/Robotics experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment including AC/DC drives and motors, PLCs, and controllers.
• Read electrical schematics, blueprints, sketches, vendor drawings and manuals to guide maintenance.
• Collaborate with engineering and production staff to troubleshoot and modify plant equipment and processes.
• Provide technical recommendations to improve equipment and processes.

Skills

PLC programming

Industrial maintenance

Electrical equipment experience

Industrial motor drive controls-troubl

Troubleshooting in manufacturing env

Education

Mechatronics/Automation/Robotics associate degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

PLCs

Job description

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Job Description:

Solventum is a new healthcare company built on a trusted legacy of solving complex challenges to improve patient care and support healthcare professionals-powered by strong production and plant operations. We partner with experts across the industry, guided by empathy and insight, to advance health for everyone.

The impact you'll make in this role

As an Automated Controls Technician, you'll be responsible for supporting production operations, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to a safe and efficient plant environment.

This role works a 2 week rotating shift (see details below) and includes starting pay of $36.13/hour:

• 1 st week: Monday-Tuesday 7am to 7pm; Wednesday-Thursday off; Friday-Saturday-Sunday 7pm to 7am
• 2 nd week: Monday-Tuesday off; Wednesday-Thursday 7am to 7pm; Friday-Saturday-Sunday off

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Performing routine preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment including, but not limited to: AC/DC drives and motors, programmable logic controllers, process controllers, stepper & servo motors and controllers, fire protection equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic devices, and plant support equipment
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, electrical schematics, sketches, vendor drawings and manuals in the performance of this job
• Working with engineering and production personnel during the troubleshooting, modification, fabrication and repair of plant equipment, utilities, and processes
• Providing technical recommendations regarding improvement and optimization of plant equipment, utilities, and processes.
• Possessing the ability to clearly speak, understand, and write in English to communicate effectively in both verbal and written contexts.

Required Qualifications:

• Possess, or in the last six (6) months of pursuing, a two (2) year associate degree in Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls/SCADA or Robotics
• OR
• Possess a High School Diploma/GED (completed prior to start) and two (2) years of experience in Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls/SCADA or Robotics

"Nice to Have" Qualifications:

• Five (5) years of experience in Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls/SCADA or Robotics
• PLC programming experience
• Industrial motor drive controls troubleshooting experience
• Experience working with electrical equipment
• Industrial maintenance experience
• Experience troubleshooting and problem solving in a manufacturing environment

Work Location:

Onsite - 601 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD 57006

Travel:

Not required for this position

Relocation Assistance:

Not authorized

Legal & Compliance

Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

Manufacturing Operations:

This position sits within Solventum's Manufacturing Operations, specifically at one of our global production facilities, where our teams play a hands-on role in bringing life-changing healthcare solutions to life. Our plant teams are essential to advancing Solventum's mission, ensuring the consistent, high-quality production of medical and dental products that healthcare providers and patients rely on every day. Working in our plants means being part of a purpose-driven environment that values safety, precision, and teamwork-where every shift contributes directly to improving health outcomes around the world.

Supporting Your Well-being

Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life, both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope. Solventum/Careers

Applicable to US Applicants Only:

The starting rate of pay for this position is $36.13, with the potential to reach $36.13 . This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards

Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned