Electro Mechanical Technician bei SYNTEGON

Shape the Future of Packaging with Us

Join a global team of 6,900 passionate professionals innovating at the forefront of packaging technology in the pharmaceutical and food industries. At Syntegon, we’re more than just a packaging company — we’re trusted partners helping customers worldwide deliver life-saving medicines and high-quality food products through cutting-edge, sustainable solutions.

From ensuring vaccines are filled with precision and safety, to optimizing the therapeutic delivery of tablets, to sustainably wrapping your favorite chocolates and snacks — Syntegon is behind the brands people trust every day.

Now’s your chance to be part of something bigger. Apply today and help us build a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world — one package at a time.

Why Join Syntegon New Richmond?

Located in the scenic city of New Richmond, Wisconsin, Syntegon Packaging Technology, LLC offers:

• A dynamic, high-tech work environment focused on robotics, precision filling and wrapping equipment, and complex service solutions.
• A chance to work with a large and advanced installed base of packaging equipment.
• Easy commuting distance from Minneapolis/St. Paul and Eau Claire, WI.
• Opportunities for career growth, continuous learning, and making a tangible impact on global health and food safety.

Come grow with us and make a difference — in your career and the world.

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 4+ 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 anticipated starting salary for this position is $26.00 hourly. 

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.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

NOTE: All official Syntegon job postings can be found at www.syntegon.com.  Successful candidates asked to participate in the hiring process should expect to speak to the hiring team by telephone and in person at one of our Syntegon office locations (Decatur, Oldsmar, Raleigh, New Richmond, Minneapolis and Allendale) prior to the job offer.

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.