Syntegon Technology is one of the leading suppliers in the field of process and packaging technology. We continue to develop and produce systems for the pharmaceutical, food and confectionery industries in over 15 countries.

Are you ready to shape the current changes with us?
Do you want to contribute to people’s nutrition and health, and thereby enhancing the quality of life?

Welcome to Syntegon Technology. We are looking forward to your application!

The City of New Richmond, known as "The City Beautiful", is located an easy and quick commute in both directions from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area and a short distance from Eau Claire, WI. City Beautiful it is, in setting, in character and quality of life!

SUMMARY: Our standard and custom high-speed automated packaging equipment enables our customers to excel in highly competitive food and pharmaceutical industries. We thrive for developing, adopting and enhancing our portfolio to lead the industries with new innovative technologies and solutions. The Electro-Mechanical Technician is an integral role in Syntegon’s success in leading the world’s packaging machinery market.

The Technician is responsible for building, commissioning, testing and presenting our machines and systems on specific customer applications, using our Engineer to Order documentation, drawings and schematics as well as other relevant project information. This is a fast pace, dynamic and team centric work environment that requires self-motivation and independence paired with empowerment to be impactful for the organization and to meet our customer’s high expectations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Efficiently building and modifying mechanical assemblies per the bill of material and assembly drawings while using hand and power tools
• Efficiently wiring machines, panels and control circuitry (up to 575 Volts), adding electrical components based on project layouts and wiring diagrams (per NFPA 79)
• Positioning and leveling system equipment, integrating and interfacing 3rd party functionalities into the packaging lines
• Up/down loading software, flashing Firmware, performing I/O checks
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving live power and control circuitry issues
• Setting up parameters and recipes, testing and debugging the equipment and application while adjusting assemblies and editing software code
• Conducting a successful customer factory acceptance test while demonstrating and training customers on equipment operations and equipment functionality
• Observing all safety regulations, making sure of wearing and using proper protective wear and tools, informing supervisor of any safety issues or hazards
• Learn product usage and application through system testing
• Travel up to 10% of the time

Additional Responsibilities:

• Lift up to 30 lbs. (above 30 lbs. with assistance) and work in any position for an extended period of time.
• Work with moving parts and mechanical hazards, and from elevated heights
• Use arms, hands, and fingers repetitively

Basic Qualifications:

• Must possess a minimum 2+ year vocational degree in an engineering, electrical or mechanical discipline
• Must have a minimum of 3+ years of experience working with and building automated electrical/mechanical manufacturing machinery or packaging equipment
• Must have at least 1+ years of work or academic experience in reading and interpreting blueprints and wire diagrams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree preferred in Packaging, Automation, or Mechatronics
• Passionate and self-motivated
• Self-organized and priority task oriented, including maintaining a 6S work environment
• Able to work efficiently in order to meet project and department objectives while utilizing best practice methods
• Able to continuously improve and problem solve the working processes and work environment
• Team oriented with excellent communication skills, fostering team work and building a customer relationship
• Experience in building capital equipment including industrial motion controls systems (e.g. Rockwell Automation, Beckhoff Automation, Software & Hardware
• PC literate with working knowledge of Window Office

Syntegon Technology is a proud supporter of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics) Initiatives

• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce.

NOTE: All official Syntegon job postings can be found at www.syntegon.com. Successful candidates asked to participate in the hiring process should expect to speak to the hiring team by telephone and in person at one of our Syntegon office locations (Decatur, Oldsmar, Raleigh, New Richmond, Minneapolis and Allendale) prior to the job offer.