On-Site Senior Automation Technician - Life Sciences Diagnostics

Torrey Holistics; Chaska (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics in Chaska, MN seeks a Senior Automation Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize high‑volume automated production equipment used in reagent manufacturing.

You will diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, PLC/HMI, and robotics systems, perform root-cause analysis, support installation and qualification, and collaborate across functions to boost reliability and compliance in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Asssociate degree and 6+ years in automated manufacturing support.
• Strong hands-on expertise in electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic systems.
• Experience with PLC/HMI, robotics, vision systems; safety standards knowledge.
• Able to work off-shift or on-call; strong communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair highly automated production equipment to minimize downtime.
• Perform root cause analysis of automation, process, and material issues.
• Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of new equipment.
• Maintain technical documentation and collaborate cross‑functionally.
• Drive continuous improvement for equipment reliability and compliance.

Skills

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

PLC/HMI platforms

Robotics

Vision systems

Motion control

LOTO & NFPA 70E

Education

Associate degree in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronics

Tools

Rockwell PLC

Job description

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics in Chaska, MN seeks a Senior Automation Maintenance Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize high‑volume automated production equipment used in reagent manufacturing.

You will diagnose complex electrical, mechanical, PLC/HMI, and robotics systems, perform root-cause analysis, support installation and qualification, and collaborate across functions to boost reliability and compliance in a regulated environment.