Advanced Automation Maintenance Technician - PLC exp
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Senior Automation Maintenance Technician plays a critical role at Beckman Coulter Diagnostics by maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing high-volume automated manufacturing equipment used in reagent production. This role provides hands-on electrical, mechanical, and controls expertise to ensure reliable equipment performance, minimize downtime, and drive continuous improvement. Working closely with engineers, technicians, and external suppliers, the technician helps deliver exceptional equipment reliability, performance, and compliance within an FDA-regulated manufacturing environment.
Job description
This position is part of the Manufacturing Process Engineering team and will be an on-site role, supporting our Reagent Operations facility located in Chaska, MN.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair highly automated production equipment (electrical, mechanical, PLC/HMI, robotics, vision, motion control) to minimize downtime and restore stable operations.
- Perform root cause analysis of automation, process, and material issues, implementing corrective actions to improve manufacturing performance and reliability.
- Support installation, commissioning, and qualification of new/upgraded equipment while maintaining technical documentation and collaborating cross-functionally to enhance equipment reliability.
Essential Requirements
- Associate degree, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field, with 6+ years of experience including experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment.
- Strong hands-on expertise across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, robotics, vision systems, and PLC/HMI platforms (such as Rockwell), including schematic interpretation and machine/electrical safety (LOTO, NFPA 70E).
- Proven problem-solver in fast-paced production environments with strong communication skills and flexibility to support off-shift or on-call operations.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Apply Lean Six Sigma tools, statistical methods, and data analysis to drive process improvements, quality, and equipment reliability.
- Experience supporting regulated manufacturing environments, ensuring compliance with quality systems and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Hold or working toward advanced automation certifications (e.g., ISA CCST, CAP) with a focus on continuous technical development.
Requirements
- Associate degree, preferably in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related field
- 6+ years of experience including experience supporting automated manufacturing equipment
- Strong hands-on expertise across electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, robotics, vision systems, and PLC/HMI platforms (such as Rockwell)
- Schematic interpretation
- Machine/electrical safety (LOTO, NFPA 70E)
- Proven problem-solver in fast-paced production environments
- Strong communication skills
- Flexibility to support off-shift or on-call operations
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.