Lead Engineering Tech

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Advanced Manufacturing Technology is looking for a Lead Engineering Technician to be responsible for developing/deploying processes, automation, and capital equipment for Donaldson’s manufacturing plants.

Qualified candidates must be able to work an on-site schedule at our Bloomington, MN facility.

• Leading 6-S and safety programs for the AMT Lab
• Prototype product builds for different Business units
• The development of automated equipment
• Installation of equipment in Donaldson facilities across the globe
• Building of automated equipment
• Testing of equipment
• Building proof of concept machines in the lab
• Provide leadership and influence for cross-functional project teams
• Provide guidance, coaching and training to other less-experienced team members
• Uses advanced operational knowledge to identity and make changes to processes
• Work with plant personnel and Engineering teams to develop and build automated equipment
• Responsible for equipment builds & testing
• Responsible for troubleshooting equipment during installation and in plant support
• Serve as a multi skilled technician to produce prototype parts for business units
• Communicate affectively project status and progress to stakeholders and managers in written and verbal forms

• 2 year Tech Degree
• 5+ years of progressive plant maintenance responsible for electrical and mechanical troubleshooting and installation
• Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Machinist Experience
• Ability to machine or modify components for a machine build
• Ability to understand electrical and mechanical prints
• Ability to prioritize projects concurrently in a dynamic environment
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally – 15-20%
• Strong ability to communicate

$28.84 - $36.44 per hour, depending on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.

This position is overtime eligible as per state and federal regulations.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you. Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). We will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Veterans. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons without regard to race, gender, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity and/or expression, or other status protected by law.

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States.