GMP Automation Technician: Troubleshoot & Optimize Equipment

Titan, Inc; Ham Lake (MN); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascential Medical & Life Sciences in Ham Lake, MN is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician to sustain and improve automated manufacturing and facility systems used in medical device production.

You will troubleshoot PLC, robotics, vision, and HMI systems; perform preventive maintenance; document work in CMMS; ensure GDP compliance and participate in CAPA and validation activities while collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Validation teams.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in electrical or mechanical engineering, or engineering tech with robotics concentration.
• 5–7 years of experience in a comparable industry/position.
• Strong GMP documentation and SOP writing skills.
• Experience in regulated environments (FDA GMP).
• Basic PLC knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving and independent work ability.

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 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.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical

Mechanical

Pneumatic

Robotics

PLC

HMI

Vision systems

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or Robotics

Tools

CMMS

SOP drafting

Job description

Ascential Medical & Life Sciences in Ham Lake, MN is seeking an Automation Maintenance Technician to sustain and improve automated manufacturing and facility systems used in medical device production.

You will troubleshoot PLC, robotics, vision, and HMI systems; perform preventive maintenance; document work in CMMS; ensure GDP compliance and participate in CAPA and validation activities while collaborating with Operations, Engineering, Quality, and Validation teams.