Senior Automation & Equipment Technician: Uptime & Innovation

Bio-Techne; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

401k with ESPP

HSA/FSA

Tuition Reimbursement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Bio-Techne in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Senior Engineering & Equipment Technician to maintain, repair, and optimize automated manufacturing equipment in a cleanroom environment.

You will lead preventive maintenance, assist with validations, mentor technicians, and ensure ISO 13485 compliance while supporting production uptime and process improvements.

Experience with diagnostics tools and strong root-cause analysis are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Manufacturing or related field and 5+ years on automated manufacturing equipment.
• Proven history of resolving complex equipment failures and mentoring less experienced technicians.
• Experience with maintaining and troubleshooting automated manufacturing equipment including electro-mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain continuous operation of production equipment through diagnostics, repair, calibration, adjustment, and part replacement.
• Lead troubleshooting of mechanical, electronic, pneumatic, and motion-control systems.
• Use diagnostic tools to identify root causes of equipment failures and implement corrective actions.
• Serve as escalation point for high-impact equipment issues and maintain maintenance records.
• Support ISO 13485 requirements and assist with validation activities for equipment modifications.

Skills

Troubleshooting equipment

Diagnostic instrumentation

Motors & sensors

Electrical schematics

Root-cause analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Assoc degree or equivalent

5-8+ years automation maintenance

Mentoring technicians

Tools

PLCs & HMIs

National Instruments

Beckhoff

Job description

Bio-Techne in Wallingford, CT is seeking a Senior Engineering & Equipment Technician to maintain, repair, and optimize automated manufacturing equipment in a cleanroom environment.

You will lead preventive maintenance, assist with validations, mentor technicians, and ensure ISO 13485 compliance while supporting production uptime and process improvements.

Experience with diagnostics tools and strong root-cause analysis are essential for success in this role.