Maintenance Automation Technician

Entegris; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 44,083 - 52,348; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation: $32–$38 hourly

Annual bonus eligible

Generous 401(K) plan with employer match

Excellent health, dental and vision insurance

3 weeks of vacation

Job summary

Entegris in Chaska, MN is seeking a Maintenance Automation Technician to join their team. This role includes maintaining and repairing production equipment, focusing on uptime and reliability, preventative maintenance, safety, and troubleshooting.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree or relevant experience along with hands-on electrical skills. The position offers competitive pay and benefits including a 401(K) plan, health insurance, and flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical degree (controls, automation, robotics, electrical, mechanical) or equivalent experience.
• High degree of mechanical aptitude and creative problem-solving.
• Ability to work occasionally on weekends and on call.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, replaces and tests electrical circuits on equipment.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• Completes miscellaneous tasks as assigned.

Skills

Hands‑on electrical experience

Advanced troubleshooting skills

High degree of mechanical aptitude

Knowledge of SolidWorks or CAD

Self‑motivation and self‑direction

Education

Two-year technical degree or equivalent experience

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Job Title

Maintenance Automation Technician

Job Description

Our site in Chaska, MN is seeking a Maintenance Automation Technician to join our team.

THE ROLE

The Maintenance Technician performs a variety of tasks and assignments including the maintenance and repair of production equipment and facility infrastructure. The focus will be on equipment uptime and reliability, preventative maintenance, safety, troubleshooting, controls and automation equipment, and process improvements.

Hours: 4 PM‑2 AM, WED‑SAT or SUN‑WED.

Responsibilities

• Repairs, replaces and tests electrical circuits on equipment. Isolates defects in wiring, switches, motors and other electrical equipment using testing instruments. Replaces faulty switches, sockets and other elements of electrical systems. Mounts motors and completes circuits per diagram specifications.
• Stays current with all codes and attends Entegris training.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures. Inspects completed work for conformance with job specifications and safety requirements.
• Serves as a primary resource for controls and automation maintenance issues.
• Utilizes the computerized work order system. Enters information and completes all required documentation thoroughly and timely.
• Focuses on key business processes to influence customer satisfaction, waste elimination, growth, cost effectiveness and product quality.
• Follows standard Engineering and Technology practices and procedures. Participates in Entegris’ continual quality improvement process and dedication to customer satisfaction.
• Completes miscellaneous tasks as assigned.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area. Wears required Personal Protective Equipment. Performs duties in a safe manner and observes approved safety procedures.
• Communicates potential hazards immediately to supervisor and identifies and corrects potential unsafe conditions.
• Robot PMs – inspection of pneumatic and electrical connections and lines for functionality.
• Inspection of in‑house built equipment and associated PMs.
• Replace components and adjust sensors when required.
• Adjust production floor robot program points and troubleshoot robot functional issues that arise.
• Troubleshoot and adjust in‑house built and vendor custom built equipment issues pertaining to sensors, motor drives, vision systems, PLC and HMI issues.
• Network communication to and from equipment – troubleshooting and repair of issues.
• Support tooling setup after mold tear down for service or cleaning by adjusting core servo homing adjustment.
• Add new variant part numbers to automated equipment.
• Update test inspection programs for new variant parts and or test spec updates to current equipment.
• Update data output info to CamLine for data collection of current equipment.
• Preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance.
• Connection of production floor robots to RJG for bad part quarantine.
• Clear all robots and automated equipment for safe re‑start after a power outage or shut down.
• Work with and support robotics, Electrical (AC/DC), hydraulics, pneumatic, servo motors, sensors, HMI interfaces, and complex mechanical equipment.
• Provide support for PLC, HMI, servo and stepper drives, Fanuc, Seproand Star Robots and vision systems.

Qualifications

• Two‑year technical degree (controls, automation, robotics, electrical, mechanical – electrical, etc.) or equivalent experience and training in a manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of SolidWorks or CAD or equivalent, Word, Excel.
• High degree of mechanical aptitude and creative problem‑solving.
• Hands‑on electrical experience.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Self‑motivation and self‑direction.
• Ability to work occasionally on weekends and overtime as required.
• Ability to work occasionally on call.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to train and support co‑workers.

Why Work at Entegris

Lead, Inspire, Innovate. Define Your Future.

Not everyone who works for a global company shares the same background, experiences and perspectives. We leverage the differences of our employees to bring new ideas to the table. Every employee throughout the company is encouraged to share input on projects and initiatives. Our decision‑making process is truly a collaborative effort as we realize there are leaders at every level of the organization. We put our values at the core of how we operate as an organization – not just when it’s convenient, but in a lasting and meaningful way. We want the time and energy you spend here to have a positive impact on your life inside and outside of the office.

Benefits

• Compensation: $32–$38 hourly range with actual pay dependent on candidate overall skills for the role.
• $2.50 shift differential.
• Annual bonus eligible.
• 3 weeks of vacation to take the time you need to recharge.
• Generous 401(K) plan with an impressive employer match with no delayed vesting.
• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs.
• Education assistance to support your learning journey.
• Values‑driven culture with colleagues that rally around People, Accountability, Creativity and Excellence.

Entegris does not provide immigration‑related sponsorship for this role. Do not apply for this role if you need Entegris immigration sponsorship (e.g., H1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

At Entegris we are committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Our policy is to recruit, hire, train, and reward employees for their individual abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital or military status.