Senior Automation Technician 2nd shift

lesueurinc; Le Sueur (MN); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

lesueurinc is seeking a Senior Automation Technician for the 2nd shift to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize automated production systems. You will provide advanced technical support, lead automation projects, and mentor junior technicians to improve reliability and reduce downtime.

This role collaborates with engineering and production teams to implement preventive maintenance and continuous improvement efforts, ensuring safe and efficient operation in a heavy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in industrial automation
• Minimum Education: Two-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology with a concentration in Automation, PLC, Robotics
• Preferred Education: Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology with a concentration in Automation, PLC, Robotics
• Consistently able to: lift 55 lbs, walk/sit/stand up to 12 hours, wear PPE

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, robotics, sensors, vision systems, servo drives, and related automation equipment
• Perform advanced programming, logic modifications, and parameter adjustments to improve machine reliability
• Diagnose control system failures using electrical diagrams, schematics, and diagnostic tools
• Maintain and update backups of PLC/HMI programs and documentation
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on automated equipment
• Recommend and implement improvements to increase equipment uptime and performance
• Lead or support installation, setup, and commissioning of new automated machinery

Skills

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

Mentoring

Project coordination

Education

Two-year degree in Electrical/Mechanical Eng or Automation

Four-year degree preferred

Tools

PLC

HMI

Robotics

Sensors

Vision systems

Servo drives

Job description

Senior Automation Technician - Maintenance

Pay Rate - $31.82 to $42.16 Based on Qualifications

Shifts Available

2nd Shift (Mon - Fri 2:00 am - 10:30 pm)

Position Summary

The Senior Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated production systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation. This role provides advanced technical support, leads automation-related projects, and serves as a resource and mentor to junior technicians. The Senior Automation Technician works closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support continuous improvement efforts and minimize downtime.

Job Description I

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, robotics, sensors, vision systems, servo drives, and related automation equipment.
• Perform advanced programming, logic modifications, and parameter adjustments to improve machine reliability.
• Diagnose control system failures using electrical diagrams, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
• Maintain and update backups of PLC/HMI programs and documentation.
• Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on automated equipment.
• Recommend and implement improvements to increase equipment uptime and overall performance.
• Lead or support installation, setup, and commissioning of new automated machinery.

5+ years of experience in industrial automation, preferably within a foundry or heavy manufacturing environment.

Minimum Education: Two-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology with a concentration in Automation, PLC, Robotics

Preferred Education: Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology with a concentration in Automation, PLC, Robotics

Consistently able to:

• Manually lift and move product and materials up to 55 lbs. through regular physical exertion, including but not limited to reaching forward, reaching overhead, lifting, carrying, crouching, and bending.
• Power grip and wrist turn, including the use of hand tools and/or steering for truck
• Walk, sit, or stand for up to 12 hours with intermittent breaks
• Push/pull 100 lbs.
• See, inspect, and evaluate product quality
• Read and understand written work instructions in English
• Work in a non-climate-controlled environment, including hot and humid conditions.
• Walk up and down steps
• Climb ladders and stairs of varying height
• Wear task-based Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) provided by LSI
  • Protective Footwear; metatarsals or molders boots depending on the position (reimburse after30 days)
  • Hearing Protection
  • Protective Eyewear
  • Gloves
  • Additional PPE as required for specific tasks