Manufacturing Automation Technician

Sanmina; Town of Turtle Lake (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanmina Turtle Lake, Wisconsin is seeking an Automation Engineering Technician to join our team of specialists in plastic injection molding and electronics integration. You will collaborate to design automated solutions and support plant improvements that meet customer needs and production objectives.

You’ll work across mechanical, electrical, and controls disciplines, using CAD tools and PLC/HMI programming to develop robust automation solutions while ensuring safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Associates or technical degree or equivalent related experience.
• 2-4 years experience with the design and implementation of automated systems.
• Proficiency with CAD tools for mechanical and electrical design.

Responsibilities

• Design full solutions using CAD software for mechanical systems.
• Design full controls systems with NEC/ANSI guidelines.
• Program PLCs and HMIs for manufacturing environments.
• Set up IO, VFDs, servo drives, vision systems, and smart devices.
• Develop data collection per application.
• Adhere to safety controls and standards.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and support lean initiatives.
• Maintain process development docs for production transfer.

Skills

CAD proficiency

Automation design

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Associate/Tech Degree

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD Electrical

RSLogix 5000

RSLogix 500

Codesys

GX Works3

Job description

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end‑to‑end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life‑saving medical tech, next‑gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

Description

Sanmina Corporation (Nasdaq: SANM) is a global powerhouse in integrated manufacturing solutions serving the fastest growing segments of the global Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) market. We are a global engine providing the end‑to‑end manufacturing backbone for the world's most essential and innovative brands. Whether it's autonomous vehicles, life‑saving medical tech, next‑gen aerospace, or AI/cloud infrastructure - our integrated solutions don’t just meet standards—they redefine them.

Sanmina Turtle Lake, Wisconsin is a full‑service plastic injection molding, electronics integration and design service facility. They have 50 injection molding machines and expertise with engineering‑grade resins. Sanmina Turtle Lake has long standing business partnerships with both tool designers and manufacturers.

Summary

Turtle Lake, WI is seeking a qualified, motivated individual to join our team as an Automation Engineering Technician. As part of our team, you will collaborate to create custom solutions to meet customer needs and/or plant continuous improvement objectives using industrial automation techniques.

What You’ll Do

• Mechanical Responsibilities
  • Design full solutions using CAD software.
  • Use fastening standards.
  • Use ergonomic design.
  • Good understanding of fluid power systems.
  • Oversee Fabrication.
• Electrical Responsibilities
  • Design full controls systems using CAD software.
  • Design to NEC and ANSI codes.
  • Advanced computer programming knowledge using various software languages.
  • Oversee controls systems fabrication.
• Controls Responsibilities
  • Program various PLCs and HMIs for use in a diverse manufacturing and production environment.
  • Setup and configure IO, VFDs, servo drives, vision systems, and any other intelligent devices.
  • Develop data collection specific per application.
• Understanding of safety controls, designs, and applicable standards including hazard assessment standards.
• Actively interfacing with cross‑functional team members, always practicing good team work.
• Ensure all process development documents are completed in accordance with the Quality Management system to support a smooth transition to production.
• Lead and Support Lean/Six Sigma initiatives within the facility.
• Support existing automation technology with component and process upgrades.

What You’ll Bring

• CAD Platforms: SolidWorks, AutoCAD Electrical
• Controls Platforms: RSLogix 5000, RSLogix 500, Codesys, GX Works3

How to Stand Out

• Associates or Technical Degree or equivalent related experience.
• 2-4 years experience with the design and implementation of automated systems.