Maintenance Engineer: PLC & Automation, Day Shift

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Andover (MN)

On-site

USD 47,000 - 56,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

A leading food processing equipment company in the Northwest Minneapolis area is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join its technical applications team. This role focuses on hands-on troubleshooting while expanding expertise beyond routine plant maintenance, supporting specialized food processing and milling equipment used for testing, product development, and process optimization.

The Maintenance Engineer will handle mechanical and electrical troubleshooting, PLC-controlled equipment, and

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.

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.