Automation Engineering Technician

Automation Engineering Technician – Longmont, CO

Responsible for day‑to‑day operation, maintenance, calibration and support of automation equipment in manufacturing, ensuring equipment efficiency and product quality improvements.

Title: Automation Engineering Tech
Duration: contract to permanent
Shift: M-F 8-4:30, flexibility to work 4 10's (Mon‑Thur, or Tues.

- Fri.)
Pay: $30/hr-$36/hr DOE

• Set up and breakdown automated equipment.
• Perform calibration and preventative maintenance on all automated equipment.
• Directly support production on automated equipment and direct production staff on multi‑associate operations.
• Create necessary documentation for all work performed and communicate as required.
• Maintain spare parts inventory for automated equipment.
• Ensure work is performed in a compliant manner and consistent with business policies and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and troubleshoot mechanical assembly processes.
• Support microarray/fluid printing processes.
• Provide documentation of assembly and testing methods.
• Monitor equipment for continuous improvement (e.g., observe pellet insertion stations during operation to understand failure modes).
• Participate in cross‑training and cross‑functional activities in the manufacturing area.
• Work with engineering team to develop and implement equipment modifications.
• Create, review and follow workflow, work instruction (WI), and SOP documents within the operations area.
• Follow all safety rules and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Associate’s degree or higher in a technical field (science, engineering), or a certification in Maintenance or Mechanical Processing from an accredited technical institute, or 1‑3 years of experience in a manufacturing/production environment (medical, device, pharmaceuticals, regulated food, pilot plant or similar).
• Experience in a regulated environment (FDA, ISO, etc.) preferred.
• Experience in the medical device field, specifically in vitro diagnostics, preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate technical information to technical and non‑technical staff.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate in problem solving.
• Proficient with Windows, MS Office products, Solid Works (or similar).
• Self‑starter and self‑directed with ability to organize, prioritize, and execute tasks efficiently.
• Ability to apply common sense in carrying out instructions in written, oral, or diagrammatic form; resolve problems involving several variables in standardized situations.
• Highly organized and able to balance multiple demands and priorities.
• Excellent electro‑mechanical troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of Net Suite, Grand Avenue, or other automated ERP systems preferred.

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
• Met Life Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Direct Deposit & weekly e‑payroll
• Referral Bonus Programs
• Certification and training opportunities

Yoh, a Day & Zimmermann company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.