Location:
Minnetonka, MN
Schedule:
2nd Shift (4:20pm - 2:50am, 4 x 10 hour days)
Duration:
6-Month Contract
Pay range:$40.00 - $50.00 per hour
A skilled Lead Automation Technician
is needed to support manufacturing operations by setting up, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated equipment. This role involves working closely with engineers to improve processes, minimize downtime, and ensure efficient production. The position starts on 1st shift
and transitions to 2nd shift (4:30 PM – 1:00 AM)
within a few months.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead setup, calibration, and operation of automated manufacturing equipment
- Troubleshoot machines, conduct diagnostics, and support process optimization
- Collaborate with engineers on equipment testing, validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), and process improvements
- Maintain documentation in compliance with GMP, GDP, and industry regulations
- Work with PLCs, industrial controls, serialization, and packaging equipment
Qualifications:
- 8+ years in automated manufacturing (medical device or pharmaceutical industry preferred)
- 5+ years working with automation and packaging equipment
- Experience with process validation, Lean principles, and problem-solving methodologies
- Strong background in GMP, industrial controls, and serialization compliance
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