Maintenance Engineer: PLC & Automation (Day Shift) Growth

gpac; Eden Prairie (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

PTO

Retirement contributions

Paid birthday off

Job summary

gpac is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer for a leading food processing equipment company in the Northwest Minneapolis area. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting and expanding technical expertise beyond routine plant maintenance, including PLC-controlled equipment, automation systems, and process performance.

The Maintenance Engineer will support testing, product development, and customer applications, performing preventative maintenance, equipment changeovers, and collaboration with

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 skills.
• Attention to detail; customer-focused mindset.
• Associate degree in Maintenance Technology, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.

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.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Troubleshooting

Electrical knowledge

PLC familiarity

Reading schematics

Education

Associate degree

Tools

PLCs

Automation systems

Industrial controls

Job description

gpac is recruiting a Maintenance Engineer for a leading food processing equipment company in the Northwest Minneapolis area. The role emphasizes hands-on troubleshooting and expanding technical expertise beyond routine plant maintenance, including PLC-controlled equipment, automation systems, and process performance.

The Maintenance Engineer will support testing, product development, and customer applications, performing preventative maintenance, equipment changeovers, and collaboration with