Maintenance Engineer to Process Engineer, Day Shift

gpac; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; 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 a global leader in food processing technology in the Greater Minneapolis Area. The role focuses on maintenance plus exposure to process engineering, customer applications, and advanced equipment for product development and trials.

You will troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize milling and processing systems, read schematics, work with PLCs, and collaborate with engineering and operations to drive 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.

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 exp

PLCs & automation

Electrical schematics

Reading drawings

Customer focus

Education

Associate degree

Tools

PLC programming

Automation systems

Industrial controls

Job description

gpac is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join a global leader in food processing technology in the Greater Minneapolis Area. The role focuses on maintenance plus exposure to process engineering, customer applications, and advanced equipment for product development and trials.

You will troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize milling and processing systems, read schematics, work with PLCs, and collaborate with engineering and operations to drive customer success.