Experience and Innovation Application Technician

Company Description

Together with 6,900 colleagues worldwide, we are the strategic 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.

The City of New Richmond, known as "The City Beautiful", is located an easy and quick commute in both directions from the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro area and a short distance from Eau Claire, WI. City Beautiful it is, in setting, in character and quality of life!

Apply now and become part of our team!

Job Description

Responsible for performing the functions necessary for the efficient operation of the Experience & Innovation Center in order to co-create and co-succeed with application developments for packaging solutions within the food industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the set-up and demonstration of the Experience & Innovation Center/packaging equipment, along with the production of sample packages for customer and market evaluation.
• Responsible for scheduling test requests and provides status updates related to test progression and completion; Performing application tests (independently) and supervising experience innovation center; Drawing up an application test protocol and specification.
• Document all test data and information relative to tests and file in a thorough, analytical manner for future use by our engineering, manufacturing, sales and service departments.
• Actively works with sales and sales support to secure customer orders.
• Supporting and training Sales Engineers and/or (field) Technicians with regard to applications and the relevant assemblies.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements                                                                      

• Must possess a minimum of a 2+ year technical degree in an electrical/mechanical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Must have at least 5+ years of experience with Industrial Equipment and/or Packaging Machinery.
• Extensive experience with Vertical Form Fill Seal Packaging equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Solid mechanical and electrical knowledge and experience.
• Experience in the set-up, running and troubleshooting of packaging equipment.
• Working knowledge of packaging materials utilized on packaging machinery.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

Additional Information

The expected compensation range for this position is between $37-$46 per hour.

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. Total rewards at Syntegon include salary + bonus (if applicable) + benefits.

The welfare of our employees’ matters to us. Therefore, Syntegon offers a generous and attractive benefits package that meets our employees’ needs.

• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription from day one)
• 401(k) with generous Company Match
• Employer Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance
• Education Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Assistance Program

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.