Lead Automation & Equipment Technician

Donaldson; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Donaldson is seeking a Lead Engineering Technician at our Bloomington, MN campus to lead development and deployment of processes, automation, and capital equipment across manufacturing plants.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, equipment testing, and cross-functional leadership with a requirement of 5+ years in plant maintenance, plus the ability to travel domestically. This on-site position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 year tech degree required.
• 5+ years of progressive plant maintenance experience with electrical and mechanical troubleshooting.
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Leading 6-S and safety programs for the AMT Lab
• Prototype product builds for different Business units
• The development of automated equipment
• Installation of equipment in Donaldson facilities across the globe
• Building of automated equipment
• Testing of equipment
• Building proof of concept machines in the lab
• Provide leadership and influence for cross-functional project teams
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to other less-experienced team members
• Uses advanced operational knowledge to identity and make changes to processes
• Work with plant personnel and Engineering teams to develop and build automated equipment
• Responsible for equipment builds & testing
• Responsible for troubleshooting equipment during installation and in plant support
• Serve as a multi skilled technician to produce prototype parts for business units
• Communicate affectively project status and progress to stakeholders and managers in written and verbal forms

Skills

MS Office

Strong communication skills

Education

2 year Tech Degree

Job description

Donaldson is seeking a Lead Engineering Technician at our Bloomington, MN campus to lead development and deployment of processes, automation, and capital equipment across manufacturing plants.

The role emphasizes hands-on maintenance, equipment testing, and cross-functional leadership with a requirement of 5+ years in plant maintenance, plus the ability to travel domestically. This on-site position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.