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Job Title: Automation Field Service Technician Job Description

The Automation Field Service Technician will divide their time between in-house engineering tasks and field service duties. This role involves building, wiring, and troubleshooting automated equipment, including PLC troubleshooting. Additionally, the technician will travel to customer sites to maintain, install, commission, and troubleshoot equipment.

Responsibilities

+ Build, wire, and troubleshoot automated equipment.

+ Perform PLC troubleshooting, specifically with Allen Bradley systems.

+ Travel to customer sites for equipment maintenance, installation, and commissioning.

+ Diagnose and resolve issues related to electro-mechanical equipment.

+ Split time between in-house engineering tasks and field service assignments.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in automation and PLC troubleshooting, particularly with Allen Bradley systems.

+ Experience in electrical wiring and mechanical systems.

+ Ability to conduct field service operations and handle installations.

+ Experience with electro-mechanical equipment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Associate degree in Automation & Robotics or a related field is preferred.

+ 1+ years of experience in Allen Bradley PLC troubleshooting.

+ 1+ years of experience working with automated equipment and its electro-mechanical aspects.

+ Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time, mostly domestically with potential occasional international travel.

Work Environment

The work environment offers a small company atmosphere with approximately 15 employees at the location. Employees are expected to wear multiple hats due to the small team size. Travel perks are provided, and all expenses during travel are covered. The company is part of a larger organization with locations in Minnesota and Colorado.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Hopkins, Minnesota.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hopkins,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 22, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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