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Target

Sells everyday goods and affordable designer styles

Engineering & Facilities Maintenance Technician 2

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$37.30 - $43.75/hr
Mid
Bachelor's
Fridley, MN, USA
In PersonWork is at the Fridley facility; duties may include travel to nearby facilities and local stores.
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Possess and maintain a valid driver's license for the state of employment.
  • Demonstrate PC competency and the ability to use mobile apps on handheld devices.
  • Be familiar with wiring diagrams, symbols, and electrical measuring.
  • Have experience with work order management; preventive and predictive maintenance procedures; basic blueprint and schematic reading; electrical and electronic principles; basic metal fabrication and welding; industrial controls and electronics; basic input/output troubleshooting; and programmable logic controller programs.
  • Perform the physical demands of the role, including bending, lifting, stretching, reaching, lifting and moving totes up to 49 pounds, frequent walking, climbing ladders and gangways, working at heights, and standing or walking for up to 10–12 hours.
  • Use full manual dexterity and coordination in both hands and wrists, eyes and hands, and feet; work in conditions that may include small spaces, dust, fumes or odors, hot or cold temperatures, noise, vibration, long periods standing on concrete, and wet or uneven surfaces.
Responsibilities
  • Assist in the installation, maintenance, and repair of automated material handling equipment and maintain high equipment availability.
  • Use preventive and predictive maintenance processes, troubleshoot equipment breakdowns, and restore equipment to service quickly to support facility operations.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical aspects of on-site material handling equipment, including conveyor systems, sortation equipment, robotics, and automated storage and retrieval systems.
  • Adjust scanners, cameras, field buses, scales, and printer applicators.
  • Reset, repair, or replace adjustable and wearing equipment components, including belts, chains, cables, guides, bearings, wheels, rollers, and pulleys.
  • Clean, lubricate, and calibrate equipment, and use the appropriate job plans, procedures, and manuals.
  • Maintain and troubleshoot motors, photo eyes, relays, proximity sensors, solenoids, motor starters, tachometers, and encoders.
  • Assist with basic electronics and programmable logic controller troubleshooting.
  • Conduct maintenance and basic troubleshooting of industrial robots.
  • Use handheld devices and asset management system mobile apps to create and close work orders, recording labor hours, downtime, problem, cause, remedy, and parts used.
  • Work with other Target service technicians to solve problems and validate the quality of outside specialty contractors' work.
  • Work with building leaders to optimize material handling equipment and meet timelines.
  • Collaborate with Maintenance Technician 3s and Senior Systems Engineers to perform root cause analysis for equipment failures.
  • May assist in training other maintenance technicians and technician trainees to improve their technical skills and job knowledge.
  • Follow safety procedures and use personal protective equipment while maintaining equipment, including lockout/tagout and arc flash procedures; eliminate potential equipment safety hazards.
  • Operate Target-owned vehicles to perform maintenance activities outside the facility and in the trailer yard, and travel to nearby facilities and local stores to procure parts and supplies.
  • For food and beverage facilities only, execute sanitation and maintenance standards that support the health of industrial ammonia refrigeration.
Desired Qualifications
  • A degree from a vocational school or college focused in the mechanical or electrical field.
  • At least two years of apprenticeship or equivalent experience in the mechanical or electrical field.
  • Experience with automated conveyor systems and controls.
  • Experience with material handling equipment safety standards.
  • Experience with robotic operation or maintenance.
  • For food and beverage facilities only, comfort working in a temperature-controlled environment.

About the company

Target sells groceries, clothing, home goods and other everyday products to U.S. shoppers through stores and its website, with an emphasis on affordable style and design. Its own brands include Cat & Jack children's clothing and Good & Gather food, alongside national brands and exclusive designer collections. Customers shop in person or order online for shipping, pickup or delivery, while Target Plus adds products from outside sellers. Merchandise sales drive its revenue, supplemented by Roundel advertising, marketplace fees and paid memberships. The company traces its roots to 1902, opened its first Target store in 1962, and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Minneapolis, Minnesota

Founded

1902

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What believers are saying

  • Demand is recovering: August 2026 results showed fiscal second quarter comparable sales up 3.8% and total sales up 5.3%.
  • Store investment expands project scope: March 2026 plans earmarked $5 billion for stores, technology and supply chains.
  • U.S. employees get study support immediately: Target funds selected tuition programs for full-time and part-time staff from day one.

What critics are saying

  • Pricing is exposed to import costs: about half Target's merchandise originates abroad, with China its largest import source.
  • Profit comparisons flatter the turnaround: August 2026 earnings included $1.65 per share from tariff refunds.
  • Corporate roles faced cuts: October 2025 restructuring targeted about 1,000 employees and 800 vacancies.

What makes Target unique

  • Design work reaches shelves at scale: Target's owned brands generate over $30 billion annually.
  • Stores power online economics: Target stores fulfilled 97.6% of merchandise sales in fiscal 2025.
  • Target's delivery membership reaches beyond its shelves: Circle 360 covers Shipt's more than 100 retail partners.

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Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Employee Discounts

Growth & Insights

6 month growth

-3%

1 year growth

-2%

2 year growth

-2%