Automation Maintenance Technician

Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Brand; Ham Lake (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Brand, seeks an Automation Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and improve automated manufacturing and facility systems in GMP-cleanroom environments in Minnesota (Ham Lake). You will support PLCs, robotics, vision systems, and motion control, ensuring equipment reliability and compliant documentation.

Responsibilities include planned maintenance, trouble shooting, equipment qualification support, CAPA investigations, and coordination with

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical or mechanical engineering or related field.
• 5–7 years in a similar regulated manufacturing role.
• Strong SOP writing and GMP-compliant documentation ability.
• Experience in a validated, GMP environment with root cause analysis basics.
• Proficiency with PLCs, robotics, and automation troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently and manage ambiguity.

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 on manufacturing and facility equipment per procedures.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, work orders, asset information, and PM schedules in the CMMS.
• Communicate maintenance schedules with management and document results in quality systems.
• Ensure GDP, data integrity, and quality system compliance in all activities.
• Coordinate with 3rd party vendors for select maintenance tasks as needed.
• Support equipment commissioning, qualification, validation, and change control activities.
• Participate in CAPA investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist with building maintenance as needed.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Documentation

PLCs

Robotics/automation

Problem solving

Independent worker

Education

Associate degree

Tools

CMMS

PLC programming

Job description

Summary

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.

Essential 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.

EXPECTATIONS

• Respond to equipment issues in a timely manner to minimize manufacturing downtime and support production schedules.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, safety, environmental, and company policies at all times.
• Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with auditors, customers, vendors, and regulatory agencies as required
• Work independently with minimal direct supervision. Self-motivated.
• Participate in team building, training, and department communications.

Qualifications

• 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.

Wage Range: $31-$37 per hour