Automation Technician

Job Title: Automation Technician

Job Description

We are seeking an Automation Technician to join our team. This role involves spending approximately 60% of the time on new builds of equipment and 40% on supporting existing equipment. Strong electrical experience, mechanical aptitude, and PLC troubleshooting skills are essential. Exposure to reading electrical prints/schematics and working with robotics is a plus.

Hard Skills

Automation – Machine Support / Troubleshooting

Automated Equipment Machine Building

PLC Troubleshooting

Electrical Experience (Control Panel Wiring and Troubleshooting)

Reading Electrical Prints/Schematics

Soft Skills

Motivated/Eager to Learn

Mechanical Aptitude

Job Type

This is a permanent position.

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Big Lake, Minnesota.

Work Environment

You will spend the majority of your time on the floor troubleshooting and building automated equipment at our site in Big Lake. Core hours are 9-3 with flexible start times. Overtime is applicable for anything over 8 hours in a day and over 5.5 hours on Friday.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.