Automated Controls Technician

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Solventum is a new healthcare company built on a trusted legacy of solving complex challenges to improve patient care and support healthcare professionals—powered by strong production and plant operations. We partner with experts across the industry, guided by empathy and insight, to advance health for everyone.

Supporting production operations, ensuring quality standards, and contributing to a safe and efficient plant environment. This role works a 2 week rotating shift (see details below) and includes starting pay of $36.13/hour.

• 1st week:
  Monday-Tuesday 7am to 7pm;
  Wednesday-Thursday off;
  Friday-Saturday-Sunday 7pm to 7am
• 2nd week:
  Monday-Tuesday off;
  Wednesday-Thursday 7am to 7pm;
  Friday-Saturday-Sunday off

• Performing routine preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment including, but not limited to: AC/DC drives and motors, programmable logic controllers, process controllers, stepper & servo motors and controllers, fire protection equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic devices, and plant support equipment.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, electrical schematics, sketches, vendor drawings and manuals in the performance of this job.
• Working with engineering and production personnel during the troubleshooting, modification, fabrication and repair of plant equipment, utilities, and processes.
• Providing technical recommendations regarding improvement and optimization of plant equipment, utilities, and processes.
• Possessing the ability to clearly speak, understand, and write in English to communicate effectively in both verbal and written contexts.

• Possess, or in the last six (6) months of pursuing, a two (2) year associate degree in Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls/SCADA or Robotics OR Possess a High School Diploma/GED (completed prior to start) and two (2) years of experience in Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls/SCADA or Robotics.

• Five (5) years of experience in Electro-Mechanics, Mechatronics Technology, Automation Controls/SCADA or Robotics.
• PLC programming experience.
• Industrial motor drive controls troubleshooting experience.
• Experience working with electrical equipment.
• Industrial maintenance experience.
• Experience troubleshooting and problem solving in a manufacturing environment.

Onsite - 601 22nd Ave S, Brookings, SD 57006

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Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status.

This position sits within Solventum’s Manufacturing Operations, specifically at one of our global production facilities, where our teams play a hands‑on role in bringing life‑changing healthcare solutions to life. Our plant teams are essential to advancing Solventum’s mission, ensuring the consistent, high‑quality production of medical and dental products that healthcare providers and patients rely on every day. Working in our plants means being part of a purpose‑driven environment that values safety, precision, and teamwork—where every shift contributes directly to improving health outcomes around the world.

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