Electro Mechanical Technician

Together with 6,900 colleagues worldwide, we are the strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotech, and food industries. With seamless processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. For example, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that tablets can fully release their active ingredients. Your favorite chocolate and snacks are also sustainably packaged with our help.

Syntegon Packaging Technology, LLC based in New Richmond, Wisconsin is part of the Syntegon Group. We provide innovative, seamless, high-tech packaging solutions for the food industry. The location specializes in a range of packaging equipment solutions - like horizontal flow wrappers, bag closing and sealers, and robotic pick-place-machines. The city of New Richmond is known as "The City Beautiful". It is an easy and quick commute in both directions from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area and a short distance from Eau Claire, WI.

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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
• Setting up parameters and recipes, testing and debugging the equipment and application while adjusting assemblies and editing software code. Troubleshooting and problem-solving live power and control circuitry issues
• Conducting a successful customer factory acceptance test while demonstrating and training customers on equipment operations and equipment functionality

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 2+ 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 teamwork and building an internal and external 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

Additional Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 50 lbs. (above 50 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
• Travel up to 10% of the time

The starting salary for this position starts at $32 /hr.

Compensation for roles at Syntegon varies depending on a wide array of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, degree/credentials, relevant skill set, and level of relevant experience. At Syntegon compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

We Care about your Well-Being

At Syntegon, the welfare of our employees is a top priority.

That’s why we offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and personal growth from day one, including:

• Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription plans starting from your first day.
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with a generous company match to help you plan for the future.
• Financial Protection: Employer-paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, plus Life Insurance for your peace of mind.
• Career Growth: Education Assistance Program to support your continued learning and development.
• Work-Life Balance: Paid Time Off to recharge and enjoy your personal time.
• Support When You Need It: Access to our Employee Assistance Program for confidential counseling and resources.

Join Syntegon and enjoy benefits that help you thrive both at work and beyond.

 

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.

We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.