Automation Engineering Technician

Automation Engineering Technician

Join a dynamic and ambitious team as an Automation Engineering Technician, where you will play a crucial role in implementing high-precision automated solutions within our manufacturing department. Collaborate closely with our engineering team to lead the mechanical and electrical assembly, field wiring, alignment, and setup of custom-designed equipment. Be part of a team with decades of experience in delivering exceptional quality to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the mechanical and electrical assembly of automated equipment.
• Conduct field wiring and alignment of custom-designed machines.
• Set up high-precision automated solutions.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure quality delivery.
• Provide troubleshooting for PLCs and other equipment issues.

Essential Skills:

• Experience in automation, engineering, and assembly.
• Proficiency in electrical and mechanical systems.
• Skill in electro-mechanical machine building.
• Ability to read SolidWorks prints and electrical schematics.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and panel wiring.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Automated Systems & Robotics, or equivalent preferred.
• Hands-on experience with power and hand tools, specialized tooling, and mechanics.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work well both individually and in teams.
• Ability to read electrical and pneumatic/hydraulic schematics.
• Willingness to travel by air or car (estimated 10% max.).
• Authorization to work permanently in the United States.

Work Environment:

This is an onsite role located on the manufacturing floor of a small start-up company with approximately 50 employees. The company designs, engineers, builds, and installs custom automated machines, primarily serving the medical device and life sciences industry. Join a company that values growth and offers a collaborative work culture.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of White Bear Lake, MN.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $48000.00 - $70000.00/yr. At TruNorth Automation we recognize our ultimate success depends on our talented and dedicated workforce. We understand the contribution each employee makes to our accomplishments and so our goal is to provide a comprehensive program of competitive benefits to attract and retain the best employees available. Through our benefits programs we strive to support the needs of our employees and their dependents by providing a benefit package that is easy to understand, easy to access and affordable for all our employees. This brochure will help you choose the type of plan and level of coverage that is right for you. You can also view overviews of our benefit plans by accessing our company Sharepoint site under /HR/Benefits/Health Plan/.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in White Bear Lake, MN.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 31, 2026.