Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Automation
Bio-Techne
August 31, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Minneapolis, MN
Operations
Role: Senior Manufacturing Engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automation and manufacturing processes across Filling, Kitting, Packaging, and Shipping to optimize quality, efficiency, and compliance. Responsibilities: lead automation system development including robotics, vision, PLCs, drive process improvements via Lean Six Sigma, manage capital automation projects from conception to validation, troubleshoot complex equipment issues, collaborate with Quality, Operations, R&D, and Supply Chain to scale products, and establish engineering standards. Qualifications: masterβs degree with 2-5 years or bachelorβs with 5-8 years, plus 5+ years in automation/process engineering; mechanical and electrical aptitude; Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred. High-Value: automation, process optimization, validation, manufacturing scaling, cross-functional collaboration, digital manufacturing, and compliance within a biopharma manufacturing setting. WorkSetup: onsite supporting multiple production areas; extended hours may be required.