Jobs · Manufacturing · Illinois

Automation Maintenance Technician

viaPhoton · Naperville, IL · 2 days ago
On-siteManufacturing$28–$34/hrFull-time

About the role

You're a hands-on problem solver who likes diagnosing and repairing sensitive, high-precision hardware. You'll build and maintain automation equipment from the ground up, troubleshoot multi-system issues, and work alongside engineers to keep our equipment running at peak performance.

Responsibilities

  • Build and assemble custom automation equipment from the ground up, including mechanical, electrical, and optical components
  • Diagnose and repair equipment issues hands-on, replacing parts, re-soldering connections, realigning optics, and recalibrating sensors
  • Calibrate and maintain equipment within precise tolerances using tools like calipers, feeler gauges, and microscopes
  • Calibrate and maintain equipment within precise tolerances using tools like calipers, feeler gauges, and microscopes
  • Work across hardware domains including cameras and lenses, machined parts, computer components, electrical systems, and 3D-printed parts
  • Troubleshoot alongside engineers and interface with operators to translate floor-level observations into actionable diagnostic information

Requirements

  • Have a bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, or a related field (a plus, but not required)
  • Have 1 to 2 years of hands-on experience in a technical or engineering environment
  • Have exposure to multiple engineering disciplines (mechanical, electrical, software)
  • Be familiar with diagnostic tools like multimeters, calipers, feeler gauges, and microscopes
  • Be able to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams, and communicate findings clearly to engineers and operators

Qualifications

  • Robust health, dental, and vision coverage that starts on day 1
  • 401(k) with 4% match, vests immediately after a 90-day waiting period
  • Flexible PTO that grows over time
  • 10 paid holidays, including 2 floating holidays
  • Monthly team events
  • Overtime eligibility
  • Tool and certification reimbursement

Benefits

  • Monthly team events
  • Overtime eligibility
  • Tool and certification reimbursement

Pay

$28.00 to $34.00 per hour depending on experience and certifications, plus a $2,000 prepaid card for medical expenses (prorated based on start date)

Schedule

Mon–Fri | Onsite

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