Pay Rate - $31.82 to $42.16 Based on Qualifications
The Senior Automation Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated production systems to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operation. This role provides advanced technical support, leads automation-related projects, and serves as a resource and mentor to junior technicians. The Senior Automation Technician works closely with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to support continuous improvement efforts and minimize downtime.
Job DescriptionI
Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain PLCs, HMIs, robotics, sensors, vision systems, servo drives, and related automation equipment.
Perform advanced programming, logic modifications, and parameter adjustments to improve machine reliability.
Diagnose control system failures using electrical diagrams, schematics, and diagnostic tools.
Maintain and update backups of PLC/HMI programs and documentation.
Conduct preventive and predictive maintenance on automated equipment.
Recommend and implement improvements to increase equipment uptime and overall performance.
Lead or support installation, setup, and commissioning of new automated machinery.
5+ years of experience in industrial automation, preferably within a foundry or heavy manufacturing environment.
Minimum Education: Two-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology with a concentration in Automation, PLC, Robotics
Preferred Education: Four-year degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology with a concentration in Automation, PLC, Robotics
Consistently able to:
Le Sueur Incorporated is a world leader in the aluminum casting and plastic injection molding manufacturing arena. We specialize in complex and pressure tight applications utilizing the Sand Casting, Permanent Mold, Die Casting, Plastic Injection Molding and Precision Machining manufacturing processes. Our diverse offering of these different processes coupled with our dedicated engineering team provides our customers the opportunity to consult on their designs for the most cost effective method of manufacturing. Our quality systems are registered to ISO 9001-2008. Le Sueur Incorporated is a financially secure family owned company with over 70 years of manufacturing experience. The company was founded in 1946 and is located in Le Sueur, Minnesota, USA.