Maintenance Engineer | Greater Minneapolis Area

gpac; Zimmerman (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Birthday off

Strong retirement contributions

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join its technical applications team. This role goes beyond plant maintenance, offering exposure to process engineering, customer applications, and advanced food processing equipment.

You will troubleshoot, perform maintenance, assist with setup and changeovers, and develop expertise in complete processing systems. The position offers growth into a Process Engineering or Technical Applications role and a strong benefits package.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience in a food, beverage, or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Associate degree in Maintenance Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems.
• Familiarity with PLCs, automation systems, and industrial controls.
• Ability to read electrical schematics and equipment layouts.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Customer-focused mindset and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and automation-related equipment issues
• Support equipment setup, changeovers, and preventative maintenance activities
• Assist with customer trials and product testing initiatives
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation
• Work with PLC-controlled equipment and automated processing systems
• Follow SOPs and ensure equipment is properly configured for testing and production activities
• Identify opportunities for equipment reliability and process improvements
• Partner with engineering, operations, and technical teams to support customer success

Skills

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Electrical systems

PLC automation

Reading schematics

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Maintenance Technology

Tools

PLC/Automation systems

Industrial controls

Job description

A global leader in food processing technology is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join its technical applications team.

This is a unique opportunity for a maintenance professional who wants to expand beyond plant maintenance and gain exposure to process engineering, customer applications, and advanced food processing equipment.

In this role, you'll support specialized milling and food processing systems used for product development, process optimization, and customer trials. You'll troubleshoot equipment, perform maintenance activities, assist with machine setup and changeovers, and develop expertise in how complete processing systems work together.

This position offers significant growth potential as the organization looks to develop this individual into a technical expert capable of advising customers on equipment and process performance.

Responsibilities

• - Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and automation-related equipment issues
• - Support equipment setup, changeovers, and preventative maintenance activities
• - Assist with customer trials and product testing initiatives
• - Read and interpret electrical schematics, mechanical drawings, and technical documentation
• - Work with PLC-controlled equipment and automated processing systems
• - Follow SOPs and ensure equipment is properly configured for testing and production activities
• - Identify opportunities for equipment reliability and process improvements
• - Partner with engineering, operations, and technical teams to support customer success

Qualifications

• - 3+ years of maintenance experience in a food, beverage, or industrial manufacturing environment
• - Associate degree in Maintenance Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred
• - Experience troubleshooting mechanical and electrical systems
• - Familiarity with PLCs, automation systems, and industrial controls
• - Ability to read electrical schematics and equipment layouts
• - Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• - Customer-focused mindset and strong communication abilities

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Day-shift schedule with minimal overtime expectations
• - Clean, highly technical modern food processing environment
• - Exposure to advanced processing and automation technologies
• - Direct mentorship and cross-training with an experienced technical professional
• - Opportunity to develop into a Process Engineering or Technical Applications role
• - Excellent benefits package including generous PTO, paid birthday off, strong retirement contributions, and comprehensive healthcare coverage

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.