Windom Fabrication Automation Engineer (Onsite) - The Toro Company

The Toro Company; Windom (MN); On-site; USD 84,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Incentive program

Casual environment

Wellness resources

Volunteer hours

Job summary

The Toro Company in Minnesota is seeking an Automation Technician with strong plant automation experience to maintain and improve automated manufacturing equipment. You will work with ABB and FANUC robotics, PLCs, and Rockwell software to keep production running smoothly.

This role requires a two-year technical degree and 3+ years in automation, with hands-on problem solving, safety compliance, and collaboration with maintenance and production teams.

Qualifications

• Two-year Associate or technical degree in automation/controls required.
• Three or more years of plant automation systems and controls experience.
• Hands-on experience with industrial automation, robotics, controls, or related equipment.
• Ability to read electrical/electronic schematics and drawings.
• Experience with Rockwell/Allen-Bradley controls and PLCs.
• Experience with industrial vision systems, motor drives, Ethernet, DeviceNet, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Hands-on experience with ABB and/or FANUC robotics.

Responsibilities

• Install, setup, program, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated equipment.
• Program and troubleshoot ABB and FANUC robots.
• Configure industrial networks and machine software.
• Maintain vision systems and sensors.
• Support design, installation, and relocation of automation equipment.
• Develop preventive maintenance programs for automation equipment.
• Coordinate with production for equipment installations and repairs.
• Ensure safety and OSHA compliance in automation areas.

Skills

Automation systems

Robotics

PLC programming

Electrical schematics

Industrial networks

Vision systems

Rockwell/AB controls

ABB/FANUC robotics

Education

Associate degree in automation/controls

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

Rockwell Software

ABB RAPID

Job description

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a school/employment or any other visa, regardless of expiration date, now or in the future.

Who Are We?

The Toro Company is a homegrown, Minnesota-based company that has been in business since 1914. We pride ourselves on providing world‑class equipment to help maintain the environment that we love, while putting an emphasis on giving back to the communities that surround us. From residential lawns and gardens, to venues such as St Andrews Links and Target Field, we are a company with a global footprint and a passion for helping people beautify whatever landscape they may be in. With 100 years of operation under our belt and a healthy tenure, come find out what makes The Toro Company the best place in the Twin Cities to build a career.

What Will You Do?

Automation, Robotics & Controls

• Install, set up, program, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain automated manufacturing equipment and robotic systems.
• Program and troubleshoot complete robotic systems, including ABB and FANUC robots.
• Work with robot programming platforms including ABB RAPID and FANUC KAREL.
• Program, troubleshoot, and maintain PLC‑controlled equipment, motor drives, digital electronics, and solid‑state devices.
• Utilize Rockwell Software applications for automation and controls programming and troubleshooting.
• Support and maintain vision systems, automation controllers, sensors, and peripheral equipment.
• Assist with the design, layout, installation, integration, and relocation of automated equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose equipment and controls issues to minimize manufacturing downtime.
• Understand the function and operation of automated equipment throughout the assigned area.

Electrical & Mechanical Troubleshooting

• Read and interpret electrical and electronic schematics for troubleshooting, repair, and equipment modifications.
• Read and understand hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical drawings as they relate to electromechanical machine controls.
• Troubleshoot basic and digital electronic systems, PLCs, motor drives, controls, and other industrial automation components.
• Support mechanical repair, fluid power, and pneumatic systems as needed.
• Apply knowledge of electronic theory, Boolean logic, arithmetic circuits, and industrial controls when troubleshooting equipment.

Industrial Networks & Software

• Configure and troubleshoot industrial machine networks, including Ethernet and DeviceNet.
• Install machine software and maintain regular backups of critical programs, equipment data, and setup information.
• Maintain accurate records of programming changes, equipment repairs, and system modifications.

Preventive Maintenance & Reliability

• Develop, implement, and maintain a preventive maintenance program for automation equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on robots, controls, vision systems, and other automated equipment.
• Maintain automation repair records, program files, equipment logbooks, and technical documentation.
• Manage spare parts, automation supplies, consumables, specialized tools, and electronic equipment inventories.
• Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and prevent recurring downtime.

Production & Project Support

• Coordinate programming, electronic maintenance, equipment installations, and repairs with production schedules and plant personnel.
• Assist with new equipment installations and the relocation or modification of existing automation systems.
• Partner with production and maintenance teams to safely return equipment to service following failures or modifications.
• Write basic technical reports, processes, procedures, and equipment documentation.

Safety & Training

• Ensure automated equipment complies with applicable plant safety requirements and OSHA standards.
• Identify and help correct potential machine control, guarding, and equipment safety concerns.
• Promote strong housekeeping, safety, and ergonomic practices within the assigned area.
• Recommend and support training programs that allow plant personnel to safely and efficiently operate automated equipment.
• Train employees on appropriate automation equipment operation and safety procedures as needed.

Planning & Administration

• Plan, prepare, and manage the annual operating budget for automation‑related activities within the department.
• Maintain appropriate inventories of automation equipment, spare parts, tools, and supplies.
• Assist in planning future automation installations and equipment upgrades.

What Do You Need?

• Minimum of a two-year Associate or technical degree in an automation and controls‑related field is required.
• Three or more years of plant automation systems and controls experience.
• Hands‑on experience with industrial automation, robotics, controls, or related manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot automated manufacturing systems and controls.
• Ability to read electrical/electronic schematics and technical drawings.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or industrial production environment.
• Experience with Rockwell/Allen‑Bradley controls and PLCs.
• Experience with industrial vision systems, motor drives, Ethernet, DeviceNet, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Hands‑on experience with ABB and/or FANUC robotics.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering is strongly preferred.

What Can We Give You?

• Competitive Salary – The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $84,300 - $105,400.
• Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package. You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics. If you need to, you can access your pay early with the dailypay app.
• Dress for your day – We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why TTC employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, corporate environment.
• Wellness – TTC offers a variety of mental health and financial health resources to all employees.
• Volunteerism – The Toro Company is proud to provide employees 20 hours of paid time to volunteer in the community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non‑merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.

Our History

With roots dating back to 1914, The Toro Company was built on a tradition of quality and caring relationships. Today, the company is a leading worldwide provider of innovative solutions for the outdoor environment including turf and landscape maintenance, snow and ice management, underground utility construction, rental and specialty construction, and irrigation and outdoor lighting solutions. Through a strong network of professional distributors, dealers, rental stores and retailers in more than 125 countries, we proudly offer a wide range of products across a family of global brands to help golf courses, professional contractors, underground construction professionals, groundskeepers, agricultural growers, rental companies, government and educational institutions, and homeowners – in addition to many leading sports venues and historic sites around the world.