Sr Automated Maintenance Technician

4 days ago

Maple Grove, MN, United States Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc Full time

General Summary

With minimal direction from the Lead Technicians and Maintenance Supervisor repairs, the Sr. Automated Machinery Technician maintains and assists operations from all departments to ensure Packaging Line and manufacturing equipment availability is maintained. Leads delegated projects. Completes required documentation to ensure compliance to cGMP's.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Duties

  • Ensures own and others compliance with Current Good Manufacturing Practices, corporate policies, and procedures.
  • Provides direction to the department/shift in the absence of the Lead Technician.
  • Effectively troubleshoots and resolves difficult / advanced equipment issues utilizing a systematic logical approach until the root cause is identified.
  • Demonstrates the ability to train others.
  • Fabricates / repairs failed components as needed.
  • Advanced programming of electronic devices including: VFD's, PLC's, and other various controllers.
  • Designs / fabricates complex machinery to facilitate operations as needed.
  • Effective and efficient decision making and prioritization skills.
  • Identifies inefficiencies and improvements and offers effective solutions. Maintains adequate critical spare parts inventory for assigned functional areas.
  • Assists with the procurement of parts /quotes for budgeted items.
  • Coordinates and leads the installations of new equipment, modifications and enhancements.
  • Supports the engineering department with various projects and initiatives. Works with outside contractors/vendors.
  • Maintain and repair HVAC and supporting utility equipment.
  • Provides direction to department team members with complex issue resolution.
  • Creates troubleshooting /rebuilding documentation guides.
  • Provide support at meetings as directed.


The above statements are intended to describe the nature of work performed by those in this job and are not an exhaustive list of all duties. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time which reflects management's assignment of essential functions.

Experience / Education Requirements:

A Vocational degree in automated machinery systems or equivalent from a two-year college and 5 years' experience; high school diploma (or equivalent) and 7 years' experience in a manufacturing/industrial environment (pharmaceutical, biotech, food manufacturer or electronics preferred). In addition to the Automated Machinery Technician's general requirement, advanced understanding/skills of: electronics, PLC programming, electrical controls, pneumatics, fluid power encoders /resolvers, stepper motors, servo drives, VFD's, control loops, thermocouples, and safety systems.

Certifications / Licenses:

Special Engineer Boiler license (or willingness to obtain one in the first 6 months in the position).

Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel programs. Advanced understanding of computer operating systems and file management. SAP knowledge desired. Strives to ensure a safe workplace by leading others to demonstrate compliance with the required PPE use; including footwear, hearing protection, eye protection, respirator protection, and electrical PPE and keeps the workplace clean and safe.

Travel: Occasional driving.

Compensation Range:
$56,919.00 - $85,379.00
Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees according to all applicable equal opportunity and affirmative action laws, directives and regulations of federal, state and local governing bodies and agencies. In keeping with this commitment, Upsher-Smith Laboratories, LLC will recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including factors related to pregnancy or child birth), national origin, age, marital status, familial status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity status with regard to public assistance, employment status, local human rights commission activity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, or any other protected category.

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