Maintenance Engineer - Food Processing & Automation

gpac

Burnsville (MN)

On-site

USD 71,000 - 85,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Retirement plan

Paid birthday off

Job summary

gpac is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer to join its technical applications team in the Northwest Minneapolis area. The role combines mechanical and electrical troubleshooting with exposure to PLC-controlled equipment, automation systems, and product testing.

Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing preventive maintenance, supporting changeovers, and assisting with customer trials. A minimum 3+ years in food/bev or industrial manufacturing is expected along with strong

Qualifications

3+ years of maintenance experience in food/beverage or industrial manufacturing.
Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
Familiarity with PLCs, automation systems, and industrial controls.
Ability to read electrical schematics and equipment layouts.
Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving ability.
Strong attention to detail.
Effective communication and a customer‑focused mindset.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and automation-related equipment issues.
Perform preventative maintenance and support equipment reliability.
Assist with equipment setup and changeovers.
Support customer trials and product testing activities.
Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation.
Work with PLC-controlled equipment and automated processing systems.
Follow established SOPs and ensure equipment is properly configured for testing and operational activities.
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and process performance.
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and technical teams.