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Automation Maintenance Technician

Universal Balancing (now part of Burke Porter, an Ascential Technologies Company)
Andover, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 1/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/3/2026
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SUMMARY

An Automation Maintenance Technician will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment such as PLCs, robot controllers, positioning systems, vision systems, automated devices, part feeders, and a variety of other equipment involved in medical device/pharma production, manage calibrations, and removal and installation of equipment. This person must be comfortable working in a clean room setting. Take direct supervision from Facility Manager but work with multiple functions (Quality, Ops, Manufacturing, etc.) to complete work.

Essential Responsibilities

A qualified candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

  • Troubleshoot production issues and repair/replace parts as needed.
  • Perform regular preventative maintenance on new, state of the art production equipment and Facility equipment.
  • Maintain calibration schedules and communicate with vendors.
  • Effectively communicate maintenance schedules with management.
  • Accurately document issues and resolutions in the quality management system (QMS).
  • Ensure all written documentation, including SOPs, protocols, and reports, is clear, accurate, and grammatically correct to meet regulatory and quality requirements.
  • Communicate with 3rd party vendors or contractors.
  • Assist on an as needed basis with building maintenance.
  • Ability to stay organized and multi-task on various projects at one time.
  • Perform a variety of other tasks as requested.

EXPECTATIONS

  • Work independently with minimal direct supervision. Self-motivated.
  • Perform duties following Company quality and safety standards.
  • Participate in team building, training, and department communications.
  • Understand and follow all attendance related policies.
  • Maintain a high level of personal and professional integrity.
  • Perform additional job responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

Below are the guidelines for education, knowledge, skill, and/or abilities needed to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation will be considered for individuals who are unable to meet the required qualifications.

  • Associate degree in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering technology with a concentration in Robotics or other.
  • 5 – 7 years of experience in a comparable industry/position.
  • Demonstrates strong technical writing skills; proficient in drafting clear, concise, and grammatically correct SOPs and documentation in compliance with GMP standards.
  • Previous experience working in a regulated environment.
  • Basic understanding of root cause analysis techniques.
  • Basic understanding of good manufacturing practices (GMP) per FDA guidelines.
  • Basic knowledge of PLCs.
  • Experience troubleshooting robotics/automation.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to deal with ambiguity and work independently.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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