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Job Title: Automation Engineering Technician

Job Description

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.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.